How To Fix MDO_DRF_MODEL013 - Business object &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDO_DRF_MODEL -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Business object &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDO_DRF_MODEL013 - Business object &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MDO_DRF_MODEL013 indicates that a specific business object (in this case, represented by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Data Replication Framework (DRF) when trying to replicate or manage data related to business objects that are not defined or available in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Business Object: The business object you are trying to access or replicate has not been created or is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the Data Replication Framework settings, leading to the system looking for a business object that is not set up.
  Transport Issues: If the business object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the business object, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Business Object Definition:
  
  Verify that the business object exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate SAP tools to check the configuration of the business object.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Data Replication Framework is correctly configured. Check the settings related to the business object in the DRF configuration.
  Make sure that the business object is included in the relevant replication model.
  
  
  
  Transport Verification:
  
  If the business object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully. If there were issues, you may need to re-transport the object.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the business object. You may need to consult with your security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific business object and the Data Replication Framework for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  DRF Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation on the Data Replication Framework for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.