How To Fix STOBJ022 - Append & was not found (deleted or not yet active)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STOBJ - Dictionary Structured Objects

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Append & was not found (deleted or not yet active)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STOBJ022 - Append & was not found (deleted or not yet active) ?

  The SAP error message STOBJ022 indicates that the system is unable to find a specific object that is expected to be present in the system. The message typically states: "Append & was not found (deleted or not yet active)." This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of a program, transaction, or when trying to access a specific data object.
  Causes:
  
  Object Deletion: The append structure or object you are trying to access has been deleted from the system.
  Inactive Object: The append structure or object exists but is not yet activated. In SAP, changes to data dictionary objects (like append structures) need to be activated before they can be used.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Object Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the append structure exists. If it does not, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Activate the Object:
  
  If the append structure exists but is inactive, you can activate it using transaction SE11. Select the append structure and click on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the object was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request and that the transport was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust the user's roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error persists, you may need to debug the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure and the object it is trying to access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Program).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data dictionary objects and append structures for more detailed information on their management and activation.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.