How To Fix ISSR302 - Change not possible; identifier & does not exist

ISSR302 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR - Message Class for Statutory Reporting

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Change not possible; identifier & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have specified an identifier for changing value and control tables
that does not exist in the backup tables.

System Response

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

INCLUDE FSSR_MESSAGES_RESTART OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Enter an identifier that has already been saved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ISSR302 - Details

• The SAP error message ISSR302: Change not possible; identifier & does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP's Information Steward or similar applications when you attempt to modify or delete an object (like a data quality rule, data profiling result, etc.) that does not exist in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Identifier: The identifier you are trying to change or delete does not exist in the database. This could be due to a typo or because the object was deleted or never created.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or modify the object, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is not properly synchronized, it may not reflect the current state of the database, leading to discrepancies.
  Incorrect Context: You might be trying to access the identifier in the wrong context or transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Identifier: Double-check