How To Fix SB309 - An object of type &1 has no source code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SB - Version Management Messages

• Message number: 309

• Message text: An object of type &1 has no source code

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to read the source code component of an object of
the type &V1&. Objects of this type do not contain any source code.
This is probably a programming error.

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?

Write a problem message.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SB309 - An object of type &1 has no source code ?

  The SAP error message SB309 indicates that the system is unable to find the source code for a specified object type. This typically occurs when you are trying to access or modify an object (like a program, function module, or class) that does not have any associated source code in the SAP system.
  Causes of SB309 Error
  
  
  Object Type: The object you are trying to access is of a type that does not have source code. For example, this can happen with certain types of database objects or when dealing with generated objects.
  
  
  Transport Issues: The object may have been transported to the system without its source code, or the transport request may not have been completed successfully.
  
  
  Object Deletion: The object might have been deleted or is in a state where it cannot be accessed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view the source code of the object.
  
  
  Development Environment: If you are in a production environment, certain objects may not have source code available for modification or viewing.
  
  
  Solutions to SB309 Error
  
  
  Check Object Type: Verify the type of object you are trying to access. If it is a generated object, check if it is supposed to have source code.
  
  
  Transport Request: If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the source code was included.
  
  
  Object Existence: Confirm that the object still exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the source code. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your permissions.
  
  
  Development Environment: If you are in a production environment, consider checking with your development team to see if the object is intended to be accessed in this environment.
  
  
  Recreate the Object: If the object is missing and you have the necessary information, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE37 (Function Modules) to investigate the object further.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific object type you are dealing with to understand its expected behavior and requirements.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.