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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 a development class that is not active or has been deleted, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the object exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to search for the object.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the object was recently created or modified, ensure that it has been included in a transport request and that the transport has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  Check Package Assignment: If the object is supposed to be part of a package, verify that it is correctly assigned. You can do this in the object’s properties in the Object Navigator.
  
  
  Recreate or Restore Object: If the object does not exist, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team: If you suspect that the issue is related to system configuration or transport issues, consult with your SAP Basis team for further investigation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module), SE24 (Class Builder).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for PAK156 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for more details on object management and transport processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PAK156 error and implement a suitable solution.