How To Fix RSAWBN049 - Object &1 of type &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAWBN - Messages for Administrator Workbench

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Object &1 of type &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The object is connected to another object that does not exist.

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?

Check the incorrect object and activate it if necessary. Alternatively,
you can adapt the rules that connect the two objects.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAWBN049 - Object &1 of type &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSAWBN049 indicates that a specific object (like a DataSource, InfoProvider, or other BW object) of a certain type does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to access or manipulate an object that the system cannot find.
  Cause:
  
  Object Deletion: The object may have been deleted or not created in the system.
  Incorrect Object Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention used when referencing the object.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the object.
  System Configuration: The object may not be activated or configured properly in the BW system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the object actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (like RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and searching for the object.
  Check Naming: Ensure that the name of the object is spelled correctly and follows the correct naming conventions.
  Recreate the Object: If the object has been deleted, you may need to recreate it.
  Transport Check: If the object was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported successfully.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  Activation: If the object exists but is not activated, activate it in the relevant transaction.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific object type you are dealing with to understand its lifecycle and dependencies.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP BW team for further assistance.