How To Fix RSWADPREXEC016 - Reusable Web Item &1 does not exist in the BW System (Object &2: &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADPREXEC - Web Application Designer: Preexecution

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Reusable Web Item &1 does not exist in the BW System (Object &2: &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADPREXEC016 - Reusable Web Item &1 does not exist in the BW System (Object &2: &3) ?

  The SAP error message RSWADPREXEC016 indicates that a reusable web item specified in a Web Application Designer (WAD) application does not exist in the Business Warehouse (BW) system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute or display a web application that references a reusable web item that has either been deleted, not activated, or is not available in the current BW system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Reusable Web Item: The specified reusable web item (identified by &1) does not exist in the BW system.
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object reference (identified by &2 and &3) may be pointing to an incorrect or outdated object.
  Transport Issues: If the reusable web item was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Activation Issues: The reusable web item may not have been activated after creation or modification.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existence: Verify that the reusable web item exists in the BW system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant area in the BW system where reusable web items are managed (e.g., in the Web Application Designer).
  Recreate or Restore: If the reusable web item does not exist, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  Check Activation: Ensure that the reusable web item is activated. In the Web Application Designer, you can check the status of the item and activate it if necessary.
  Review Object References: Check the references in your web application to ensure they are pointing to the correct reusable web item and that the object identifiers are accurate.
  Transport Check: If the item was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the item is available in the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific reusable web item or the web application you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Web Application Designer (WAD): This is the tool used to create and manage web applications in SAP BW. Familiarity with WAD can help in troubleshooting issues related to web items.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP BW expert for further assistance.