How To Fix /IAM/OBJECT236 - Reference object &1, ID &2 does not exist in system &3

/IAM/OBJECT236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/OBJECT -

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Reference object &1, ID &2 does not exist in system &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT236 - Reference object &1, ID &2 does not exist in system &3 ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/OBJECT236 Reference object &1, ID &2 does not exist in system &3 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific reference object that is expected to exist in the specified system. This error is often related to Identity Access Management (IAM) or similar modules where objects such as users, roles, or other entities are referenced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Object: The object with the specified ID does not exist in the target system. This could be due to a deletion or it was never created.
  Incorrect ID: The ID provided in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled.
  System Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to locate the object.
  Transport Issues: If the object was supposed to be transported from another system (e.g., Development to Production), the transport may have failed or not been executed.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction