How To Fix MC808 - & & uses & as proxy object; & sources do not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 808

• Message text: & & uses & as proxy object; & sources do not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC808 - & & uses & as proxy object; & sources do not exist ?

  The SAP error message MC808 typically indicates an issue related to the use of a proxy object in the context of data extraction or reporting, particularly in the area of Material Management (MM) or Logistics. The message states that the specified proxy object is being used, but the sources it references do not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Sources: The error often arises when the data sources that the proxy object is supposed to reference are either not defined or have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the data extraction process, such as incorrect settings in the InfoObject or InfoSource.
  Transport Issues: If the proxy object was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing dependencies.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data sources.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Sources: Verify that the data sources referenced by the proxy object exist and are correctly configured. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoSource or InfoObject in the SAP system.
  Reconfigure Proxy Object: If the proxy object is misconfigured, you may need to reconfigure it to point to the correct data sources.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and transported correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data sources. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and InfoSources.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.