How To Fix ICL238 - Damaged object &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICL - FS-CM: Claims Management

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Damaged object &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system tried to access damaged object bearing the number &v1&, but
this does not exist. There might be some data inconsistency.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICL238 - Damaged object &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ICL238, which states "Damaged object &1 does not exist," typically indicates that the system has encountered a problem with an object that it expects to find but cannot. This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with configuration objects, master data, or transactional data.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted or Inactive Objects: The object referenced by &1 may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the object to become corrupted or not be transported at all.
  Database Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the system from locating the object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings or missing dependencies can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify if the object referenced by &1 actually exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes relevant to the object type (e.g., SE11 for database tables, SE80 for development objects).
  Restore Deleted Objects: If the object was deleted, check if it can be restored from a backup or if it can be recreated.
  Transport Logs: Review transport logs to identify any issues that occurred during the transport of the object. If necessary, re-transport the object.
  Database Consistency Check: Run database consistency checks to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you investigate the issue, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you have access to SAP Support, consider opening a support ticket for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the ICL238 error in your SAP system.