How To Fix STOBJ111 - & & does not exist or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STOBJ - Dictionary Structured Objects

• Message number: 111

• Message text: & & does not exist or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STOBJ111 - & & does not exist or is not active ?

  The SAP error message "STOBJ111 & & does not exist or is not active" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific object or that the object is not currently active. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when working with transport requests, objects in the ABAP Dictionary, or other repository objects.
  Causes:
  
  Object Does Not Exist: The specified object (e.g., a program, function module, or table) may not exist in the system.
  Object Not Active: The object exists but has not been activated. In SAP, many objects need to be activated before they can be used.
  Transport Issues: If the object is part of a transport request, it may not have been imported into the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the object reference.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Object Existence:
  
  Verify that the object exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to search for the object.
  
  
  
  Activate the Object:
  
  If the object exists but is not active, activate it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SE80 for programs, SE11 for tables). You can usually find an "Activate" button in the toolbar.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the object is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been successfully imported into the target system. You can check the transport logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Correct Naming:
  
  Double-check the naming of the object in your code or configuration to ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  System Consistency:
  
  If the issue persists, consider running consistency checks or using transaction SE03 to check for inconsistencies in the transport directory.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), and SE38 (ABAP Programs).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. You can search for the error message in the SAP Support Portal.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints to trace where the error occurs in the code.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.