How To Fix OAC_MSG003 - Object &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OAC_MSG -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Object &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OAC_MSG003 - Object &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message OAC_MSG003 indicates that the specified object (usually a query, report, or other data object) does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a query in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when working with SAP Analytics Cloud.
  Causes:
  
  Object Deletion: The object may have been deleted or not created in the system.
  Incorrect Object Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention used when referencing the object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the object.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Namespace Issues: The object might exist in a different namespace or client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Check if the object exists in the system by using transaction codes relevant to the object type (e.g., RSA1 for InfoProviders in BW).
  Use the appropriate search or navigation tools to locate the object.
  
  
  
  Check Naming:
  
  Ensure that the object name is spelled correctly and follows the correct naming conventions.
  If you are using a program or report, check the parameters being passed to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or SU53.
  
  
  
  Transport Verification:
  
  If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the object is present in the target system.
  
  
  
  Namespace and Client Check:
  
  Ensure that you are working in the correct client and that the object is not in a different namespace. If necessary, switch to the correct client or namespace.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the object type and any known issues related to it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for the specific object type you are dealing with (e.g., RSA1 for BW, SE80 for development objects).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for additional assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the OAC_MSG003 error effectively.