How To Fix PRP003 - The object &1 &2 &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRP - Project Resource Planning: General Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The object &1 &2 &3 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The object: plan variant <(>&<)>V1& , object type <(>&<)>V2& , object
ID <(>&<)>V3& does not exist in the system.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRP003 - The object &1 &2 &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PRP003 indicates that a specific object (identified by the parameters &1, &2, and &3) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Project System (PS) or related modules where the system is trying to access a project, work breakdown structure (WBS) element, or another object that is not found in the database.
  Causes of PRP003 Error
  
  Object Deletion: The object you are trying to access may have been deleted or archived.
  Incorrect Object Key: The parameters provided (like project number, WBS element, etc.) may be incorrect or mistyped.
  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 due to data migration or system upgrades.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find the object.
  
  Solutions to PRP003 Error
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Check if the object (project, WBS element, etc.) exists in the system using transaction codes like CJ03 (Display Project) or CJ20N (Project Builder).
  Ensure that the object key you are using is correct.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion or Archiving:
  
  If the object was deleted or archived, you may need to restore it or create a new object.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the database. This may involve using transaction codes like SE11 to check table entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ01 (Create Project), CJ02 (Change Project), and CJ03 (Display Project) to manage project-related objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to the PRP003 error.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the PRP003 error in your SAP system.