How To Fix RQ106 - Source symbol & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RQ - Messages for Cash Management and Forecast

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Source symbol & does not exist

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please maintain the planning origin symbol.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RQ106 - Source symbol & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RQ106, which states "Source symbol & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's ABAP programming or when working with SAP's transport management system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified source symbol (like a variable, function, or object) that is referenced in the code or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Object: The source symbol may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the code where the symbol is referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  Development Environment Issues: The object may exist in the development environment but not in the quality or production environment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the source symbol exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the object in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 for objects, SE11 for database tables, etc.).
  Correct Naming: Ensure that the name of the source symbol is spelled correctly in the code.
  Transport Request: If the object is missing due to transport issues, ensure that the transport request containing the object has been released and imported into the target system.
  Authorization Check: Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  Recreate the Object: If the object is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it.
  Debugging: If the error occurs during runtime, use debugging tools to trace where the error is happening and identify the missing symbol.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE37 (Function Modules) to investigate the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or functionality you are working with to understand the expected objects and their configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.