How To Fix PPEBAPI207 - Object &1 of relationship &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEBAPI - API and BAPI Messages in iPPE

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Object &1 of relationship &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The target object of the relationship does not exist. The data are not
consistent.

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?

INCLUDE PM_INTERNER_FEHLER OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEBAPI207 - Object &1 of relationship &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PPEBAPI207 indicates that there is an issue with a specific object in a relationship that the system is trying to access or manipulate. This error typically occurs in the context of using BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) related to the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where relationships between objects (like materials, documents, or other entities) are defined.
  Cause:
  The error message "Object &1 of relationship &2 does not exist" generally means that:
  
  The object you are trying to reference (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system.
  The relationship type (denoted by &2) you are trying to use is not valid for the specified object.
  There may be a mismatch in the data being passed to the BAPI, such as incorrect object IDs or types.
  The object might have been deleted or not created yet.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Check if the object ID you are trying to use actually exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to look up the object in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Check Relationship Type:
  
  Ensure that the relationship type you are using is valid for the object. You can refer to the documentation or configuration settings to confirm that the relationship is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Input Data:
  
  Double-check the data being passed to the BAPI. Ensure that all required fields are populated correctly and that the object IDs are accurate.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Look at the application logs or the BAPI trace to get more details about the error. This can provide insights into what might be going wrong.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the BAPI call to see where the error is occurring and what data is being processed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to ensure you are following the correct procedures and using the right parameters.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message, the context in which it occurs, and any relevant details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Check the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on the specific BAPI you are using.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you investigate the issue (e.g., SE11, SE16, SE37 for BAPI function modules).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific BAPI to see if there are known issues or patches available.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.