How To Fix RSDF033 - Data flow contains a nonexistent object: &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDF - Messages: Data Flow Object

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Data flow contains a nonexistent object: &1 &2

What causes this issue?

The object &V2& of type &V1& with the node ID &V3& does not exist
anymore but is still contained in the data flow.

System Response

The data flow contains fields and cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Remove the missing object or create it again.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDF033 - Data flow contains a nonexistent object: &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSDF033 indicates that a data flow in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) contains a nonexistent object. This typically means that the data flow is referencing an object (like a DataSource, InfoSource, or InfoProvider) that has been deleted or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Objects: The object referenced in the data flow has been deleted or is not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the data flow was transported from one system to another, the referenced object may not have been included in the transport.
  Incorrect Configuration: The data flow may have been incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent objects.
  Naming Issues: There may be a mismatch in naming conventions or object IDs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the object referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (like RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Recreate or Activate Objects: If the object has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or activate it if it exists but is not active.
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  Update Data Flow: If the object has been renamed or changed, update the data flow to reference the correct object.
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that all dependencies of the data flow are intact and that there are no missing components.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage and check the status of data flows and objects.
  Logs and Traces: Check the system logs and traces for additional information that might help identify the root cause of the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for best practices on managing data flows and objects in BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSDF033 error message.