How To Fix SO008 - Owner of document <&> does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Owner of document <&> does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO008 - Owner of document <&> does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SO008, which states "Owner of document <&> does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's ArchiveLink or document management system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the owner of a document, which is usually linked to a user or a specific user ID that has been deleted or is no longer valid.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted User: The user who was originally assigned as the owner of the document has been deleted from the system.
  Invalid User ID: The user ID associated with the document may have been changed or is incorrect.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the document ownership information is stored.
  Transport Issues: If the document was transported from one system to another, the user IDs may not have been correctly mapped.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check User Existence: Verify if the user ID mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You