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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MOC/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 /MOC/OBJECT236 - Reference object &1, ID &2 does not exist in system &3 ?

  The SAP error message /MOC/OBJECT236 indicates that a reference object specified in your operation does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Master Object Configuration (MOC) or similar modules where specific objects are referenced by their IDs.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Object: The object with the specified ID (&2) does not exist in the specified system (&3). This could be due to:
  
  The object was never created.
  The object was deleted or archived.
  A typo in the object ID or reference.
  
  
  
  Incorrect System Reference: The system ID (&3) may be incorrect, leading to a situation where the object is not found in the intended system.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Check if the object with ID &2 exists in the system &3. You can do this by using transaction codes relevant to the object type (e.g., SE11 for database tables, SE80 for development objects).
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the object ID and system ID are correctly entered without any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the object was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the object is present in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for the specific module you are working with to understand the context of the error better.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you investigate the issue (e.g., SE11, SE80, SE37).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or patches.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /MOC/OBJECT236.