How To Fix /SCDL/PPF005 - Persistent object for document &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/PPF -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Persistent object for document &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/PPF005 - Persistent object for document &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/PPF005 Persistent object for document &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of the SAP S/4HANA system when dealing with the Post Processing Framework (PPF) and document management. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a persistent object associated with a specific document, which can hinder processes that rely on that document.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document: The document referenced by the identifier &1 may not exist in the database. This could happen if the document was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Document ID: The document ID provided may be incorrect or malformed, leading the system to search for a non-existent object.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as orphaned records or issues during data migration.
  PPF 
  Configuration Issues: The PPF configuration may not be set up correctly for the document type in question, leading to the inability to find the associated persistent