How To Fix EU213 - Objects with "?" do not exist and will be ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Objects with "?" do not exist and will be ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EU213 - Objects with "?" do not exist and will be ignored ?

  The SAP error message EU213, which states "Objects with '?' do not exist and will be ignored," typically occurs during the execution of a program or transaction that is trying to access certain objects (like tables, fields, or other data elements) that are not recognized by the system. The question mark '?' indicates that the system cannot find the specified object.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Objects: The object being referenced may not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted, not created, or not transported correctly.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention in the object reference.
  Transport Issues: If the object was supposed to be transported from another system (like Development to Production) and the transport did not occur, the object will not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the object, leading to it being treated as non-existent.
  Namespace Issues: If the object is in a different namespace or client, it may not be accessible in the current context.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the object (table, field, etc.) actually exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Correct Naming: Ensure that the object name is spelled correctly and follows the correct naming conventions.
  Transport Check: If the object is supposed to be in the system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported correctly. You can use transaction code STMS to check transport requests.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Namespace Verification: If the object is in a different namespace, ensure that you are referencing it correctly, or check if you need to include the namespace in your reference.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Debugging: If you are a developer, you can use the debugger to trace where the error occurs and see which object is causing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. Sometimes, there are specific patches or updates that address similar problems.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific program or transaction you are using to ensure that you are following the correct procedures and using the correct objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EU213 error and implement a solution to resolve it.