How To Fix SIW005 - Syntax check for &1 &2 not possible; object does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIW - Service Implementation Workbench

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Syntax check for &1 &2 not possible; object does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIW005 - Syntax check for &1 &2 not possible; object does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SIW005 indicates that a syntax check cannot be performed for a specified object because it does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when working with certain SAP objects like function modules, classes, or programs.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-existent Object: The object specified in the error message (e.g., a program, function module, or class) does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to:
  
  The object has not been created yet.
  The object has been deleted or is in a different transport request.
  There is a typo in the object name.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been imported correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Check if the object (e.g., program, function module, class) exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module) to search for the object.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the object name is spelled correctly in your code or wherever it is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the object was recently created or modified, ensure that it has been properly transported to the current system. You can check the transport logs or use transaction SE09/SE10 to see if the transport request is still in the queue.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can check this with transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Object:
  
  If the object does not exist and is required, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, the object may depend on other objects. Ensure that all related objects are also present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE24 (Class Builder), and SE38 (ABAP Editor) for checking and managing objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message SIW005.
  Debugging: If you are a developer, consider using the ABAP debugger to trace the execution and identify where the error is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SIW005 error and implement a solution to resolve it.