How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING616 - The &1 : &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 616

• Message text: The &1 : &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING616 - The &1 : &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING616 typically indicates that a specific object or entity referenced in your operation does not exist in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Fiori or SAP UI5 applications, particularly when dealing with the SAP Smart Business or SAP Fiori Launchpad.
  Cause:
  The error message SRF_AUTHORING616 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Non-existent Object: The object (e.g., a tile, catalog, or group) you are trying to access or modify does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the application or the launchpad settings.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SRF_AUTHORING616 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Check if the object (e.g., tile, catalog, or group) actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in the SAP Fiori Launchpad or using transaction codes like /UI2/FLP or /N/SAP_BC/UI2/FLP.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the object is correct. This includes checking the parameters and settings in the Fiori Launchpad Designer.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the object was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that the object is present in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can check the roles assigned to the user and ensure they include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Object:
  
  If the object does not exist and you cannot find any trace of it, you may need to recreate it in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Fiori and UI5 applications to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for object creation and configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider reaching out to SAP Community forums or other user groups for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SRF_AUTHORING616 error and implement a solution to resolve it.