How To Fix OA858 - Object of type & with key & does not exist

OA858 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OA - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for SAP ArchiveLink

• Message number: 858

• Message text: Object of type & with key & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA858 - Object of type & with key & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message OA858 indicates that the system is unable to find an object of a specified type with a given key. This typically occurs in the context of object management, such as when dealing with business objects, master data, or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Object: The object you are trying to access or manipulate does not exist in the database. This could be due to:
  
  The object was never created.
  The object was deleted.
  The key used to reference the object is incorrect.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the object.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries or corrupted data.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the object type may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Check if the object exists in the system using the appropriate transaction code or report. For example, if it’s a material, use transaction MM03