How To Fix RS_SMA509 - Navigation could not be executed. The navigation step does not exist.

RS_SMA509 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_SMA -

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Navigation could not be executed. The navigation step does not exist.

What causes this issue?

You have just executed a SAP shortcut. This shortcut was intended to
execute a navigation step that does not exist. Navigation step <(>&<)>v1
& does not exist (no entry in database table rssmanavstep).

System Response

Instead of navigation to the Administrator Workbench as required, this
message is displayed.

How to fix this error?

Delete the shortcut.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_SMA509 - Navigation could not be executed. The navigation step does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message RS_SMA509 ("Navigation could not be executed. The navigation step does not exist.") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to navigate to a specific report or data view that is not available or has been incorrectly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Navigation Step: The navigation step that the user is trying to access may not exist in the data model or report.
  Incorrect Configuration: The navigation path or the query might not be properly configured in the BW system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the navigation step.
  Transport Issues: If the navigation step was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing in the target system.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the underlying data source or InfoProvider may lead to the navigation step being unavailable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Navigation Steps: