How To Fix SBDS351 - Object selected does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBDS - Message Class: Business Document Service

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Object selected does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBDS351 - Object selected does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SBDS351: Object selected does not exist typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate a business object (like a report, job, or data source) that the system cannot find. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Object Deletion: The object you are trying to access may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Incorrect Object Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the object you are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the object.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or may not exist in the target system.
  System Configuration: The object may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to it being unrecognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the object you are trying to access actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate search functionality.
  Check for Typos: Ensure that you have entered the correct name or ID for the object. Double-check for any spelling mistakes or incorrect identifiers.
  Review Authorizations: Make sure that your user account has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You may need to contact your system administrator to verify your permissions.
  Check Transport Logs: If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific object type you are working with to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  System Refresh: If you are working in a development or test environment, ensure that the system is refreshed and that all objects are up to date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the object type, you may need to use specific transaction codes to check the existence or status of the object (e.g., SE80 for Object Navigator, SE11 for Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the error message SBDS351. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SBDS351 error in SAP.