How To Fix RS_SMA177 - Object does not exist! (&1)

RS_SMA177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_SMA -

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Object does not exist! (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_SMA177 - Object does not exist! (&1) ?

  The SAP error message RS_SMA177 "Object does not exist! (&1)" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when the system is unable to find a specific object, such as a query, InfoProvider, or other data objects that are referenced in a report or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Deletion: The object you are trying to access may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Incorrect Object Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the object reference.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as modifications