How To Fix FINB_PR003 - Persistence object &3/&4 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_PR - Persistence Manager

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Persistence object &3/&4 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Persistence object &V3& (valid as of &V4& of application &V1&, area ID
&V2&) does <zh>not</> exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_PR003 - Persistence object &3/&4 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FINB_PR003 indicates that a persistence object (usually a database table or a data structure) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial applications, particularly when dealing with financial data persistence in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Object: The specified persistence object (identified by &3/&4) does not exist in the database. This could be due to:
  
  The object was never created.
  The object was deleted or not properly activated.
  There is a typo in the object name or identifier.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the persistence object, possibly due to missing configuration settings.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the persistence object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Existence:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check if the persistence object exists in the database.
  Verify the naming conventions and ensure that the object name is correct.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Object:
  
  If the object is missing, you may need to recreate it. This could involve running a program or transaction that initializes the object.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the object was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included in the transport request. If not, you may need to create a new transport request to include the missing object.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the persistence object. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the persistence object. You may need to consult with your security team to verify and adjust authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific persistence object for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11, SE16, and SE80 for object management and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.