How To Fix SC086 - Application package &1 does not exist in the database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SC - Program analysis tools

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Application package &1 does not exist in the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SC086 - Application package &1 does not exist in the database ?

  The SAP error message SC086 indicates that the application package specified does not exist in the database. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or execute a package that has not been created, has been deleted, or is not properly configured in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Package: The specified application package has not been created in the SAP system.
  Deleted Package: The package may have been deleted or is no longer available in the database.
  Incorrect Package Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the package name you are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the package.
  Transport Issues: If the package was transported from another system, it may not have been imported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Package Existence:
  
  Check if the package exists in the system by using transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Ensure that the package name is spelled correctly.
  
  
  
  Create the Package:
  
  If the package does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction SE80 or SE21 (for creating packages).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the package. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the package was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the package to ensure it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE21 (Package Management).
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects that may restrict access to the package.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message SC086 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.