How To Fix SKWF_SDOKERRS116 - Target object ('&1': '&2') does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKWF_SDOKERRS - KPRO Kernel Messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Target object ('&1': '&2') does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SKWF_SDOKERRS116 - Target object ('&1': '&2') does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SKWF_SDOKERRS116 indicates that a target object specified in a workflow or process does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Workflow or SAP Document Management System (DMS) when the system is unable to find the specified object, which could be a document, a business object, or any other entity that the workflow is trying to access.
  Cause:
  
  Object Deletion: The target object may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Incorrect Object Reference: The reference to the object may be incorrect, possibly due to a typo or an outdated reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data model that prevent the system from locating the object.
  Transport Issues: If the workflow was transported from one system to another, the target object may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the target object 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).
  Check Object Reference: Ensure that the reference to the object in the workflow is correct. Look for any typos or incorrect identifiers.
  Review Authorizations: Make sure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the target object.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant data to ensure that there are no issues. This may involve using transaction codes like SLG1 for logging or SWI1 for workflow monitoring.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the workflow to identify where the error occurs and gather more information about the context in which the error is raised.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWI1 (Workflow Overview), SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection), and SLG1 (Application Log) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for specific notes that may address your issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on workflows and object management to understand how objects are referenced and managed within workflows.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SKWF_SDOKERRS116 error and implement a solution to resolve it.