How To Fix PAK156 - Object &1 &2 does not exist or its package cannot be determined

PAK156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAK - Package API / Package Tools

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Object &1 &2 does not exist or its package cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

The development object used, &V1& &V2&, either has no object directory
entry or does not exist.
Therefore, the server package cannot be determined and no package check
can be executed for the development object used.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAK156 - Object &1 &2 does not exist or its package cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message PAK156 indicates that the system is unable to find a specific object (like a program, function module, or class) or cannot determine the package to which the object belongs. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Object Does Not Exist: The object you are trying to access may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the object name or the object being deleted or not transported correctly.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported to the current system or client.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the object.
  
  
  Package Assignment: The object may not be assigned to any package, or the package may not be correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  Development Class Issues: If the object is part of