How To Fix SALV_WD_EXCEPTION015 - Object &OBJECT& &KEY& does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_WD_EXCEPTION -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Object &OBJECT& &KEY& does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SALV_WD_EXCEPTION015 - Object &OBJECT& &KEY& does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SALV_WD_EXCEPTION015 indicates that a specific object (identified by &OBJECT&) with a given key (&KEY&) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications, particularly when trying to access or manipulate data that is not available or has not been properly initialized.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Object: The object you are trying to access (e.g., a record in a database table) does not exist. This could be due to incorrect input parameters or a missing entry in the database.
  Data Deletion: The object may have been deleted or is no longer valid in the database.
  Incorrect Key: The key provided to access the object may be incorrect or malformed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Web Dynpro application or the underlying data model.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check the database or the relevant data source to ensure that the object with the specified key exists. You can do this by executing a query or using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser).
  Check Input Parameters: Ensure that the parameters being passed to the application are correct and valid. Validate the key and object type.
  Review Application Logic: If you are a developer, review the code to ensure that the logic for fetching the object is correct and that it handles cases where the object might not exist.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the Web Dynpro application to trace where the error occurs and to inspect the values of the parameters being passed.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific Web Dynpro component you are working with for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Web Dynpro Documentation: Familiarize yourself with Web Dynpro programming concepts, especially how data binding and context nodes work, as this can help in understanding the error.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums (like SAP Community or Stack Overflow) for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.