How To Fix RS_EXCEPTION280 - Object &1 &2 could not be found in version &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_EXCEPTION - Exception Messages

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Object &1 &2 could not be found in version &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_EXCEPTION280 - Object &1 &2 could not be found in version &3 ?

  The SAP error message RS_EXCEPTION280 indicates that a specific object (like a report, query, or data source) could not be found in the specified version. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to access or execute a data model, query, or report that is not available in the requested version.
  Cause:
  
  Object Not Activated: The object you are trying to access may not be activated in the specified version.
  Version Mismatch: The version you are trying to access may not exist or may have been deleted or not yet created.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object in the specified version.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source for the object may not be available or may have been changed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Activation: Ensure that the object (e.g., InfoProvider, query) is activated in the specified version. You can do this in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Verify Version: Check if the version you are trying to access actually exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant object in the SAP BW system.
  Transport Check: If the object was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You may need to check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  Data Source Verification: Check if the data source for the object is available and functioning correctly. If there are issues with the data source, resolve them first.
  Recreate the Object: If the object is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the status of objects in SAP BW.
  Logs and Traces: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on object management and versioning in SAP BW/BI.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance.