How To Fix RSWADPREXEC014 - Unknown Node &1 &2 ?! &1 does not exist in the BW System (Object &3: &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADPREXEC - Web Application Designer: Preexecution

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Unknown Node &1 &2 ?! &1 does not exist in the BW System (Object &3: &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADPREXEC014 - Unknown Node &1 &2 ?! &1 does not exist in the BW System (Object &3: &4) ?

  The SAP error message RSWADPREXEC014 indicates that there is an issue with a node in the BW (Business Warehouse) system that is not recognized or does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of data extraction or processing in BW, particularly when dealing with data sources, InfoProviders, or queries.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Object: The error suggests that the specified node (identified by &1) does not exist in the BW system. This could be due to:
  
  The object was deleted or not activated.
  The object was not properly created or configured.
  There is a typo or incorrect reference in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the BW objects were transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified object.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: If the error occurs during data extraction, it may be related to a data source that is not properly set up or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the object referenced by &1 exists in the BW system. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant area in the BW modeling tools (e.g., InfoObjects, InfoProviders).
  Checking the object in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  
  
  
  Re-activate Objects: If the object exists but is not activated, try re-activating it. This can often resolve issues related to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport missing objects.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the error is occurring. This may involve looking at the code or process flow that leads to the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance), and RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to RSWADPREXEC014 for any known issues or fixes.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSWADPREXEC014 error in your SAP BW system.