How To Fix SCWN362 - Object cannot be created again. Object &3 &4 missing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCWN - Messages Note installation and management

• Message number: 362

• Message text: Object cannot be created again. Object &3 &4 missing.

What causes this issue?

As part of your change copy activities, you want to create the object
&V1& &V2&. However, the object &V3& &V4& must already exist for you to
do this and this is not the case. As a result, &V3& &V4& cannot be
created for these change copy activities.

System Response

The system cannot create &V1& &V2&, as this would lead to an
inconsistant state.

How to fix this error?

First create the prerequisite object &V3& &V4& and then start copying
the changes again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCWN362 - Object cannot be created again. Object &3 &4 missing. ?

  The SAP error message SCWN362 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of an object in the system, specifically that the object cannot be created again because it is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow or Business Process Management (BPM) when the system attempts to create an object that already exists or is expected to exist but is not found.
  Cause:
  
  Object Already Exists: The object you are trying to create may already exist in the system, leading to a conflict.
  Missing Dependencies: The object may depend on other objects that are missing or not properly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the workflow or process that is trying to create the object.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing components.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify if the object (identified by &3 and &4 in the error message) already exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes relevant to the object type (e.g., SE11 for database tables, SE80 for development objects).
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Ensure that all dependent objects are present and correctly configured. This may involve checking related workflows, tasks, or other components.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the workflow or process. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all components were transported successfully. You may need to re-transport missing objects.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow or process to identify where the failure occurs. This may involve using transaction SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Analysis) to analyze the workflow.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWDD (Workflow Builder), SWI1 (Work Item Selection), and SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Analysis).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to SCWN362 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SCWN362 error in your SAP system.