How To Fix TD074 - ERROR: Object does not exist or contains errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 074

• Message text: ERROR: Object does not exist or contains errors

What causes this issue?

The transport object does not exist in the source system or contains
errors. It therefore cannot be exported.

System Response

The transport object is ignored during the export.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the entry for the transport object is correct in your
transport request, and whether the object actually exists in your
source system (display the object, if necessary, with the corresponding
maintenance transaction).
<ZU>Note:</> Styles and layout sets (objects STYL, FORM) can only be
transported if they were first activated in the source system! Only the
active version of the style/layout set is exported to the target
system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD074 - ERROR: Object does not exist or contains errors ?

  The SAP error message TD074, which states "Object does not exist or contains errors," typically occurs in the context of transport management within SAP systems. This error can arise when trying to transport objects (like programs, function modules, or other development objects) from one system to another, and it indicates that the system cannot find the specified object or that the object has issues.
  Causes of TD074 Error
  
  
  Object Does Not Exist: The object you are trying to transport may not exist in the source system or may have been deleted or renamed.
  
  
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport request itself, such as missing files or incorrect paths.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the transport may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object or the transport request.
  
  
  Object Status: The object may be in a status that prevents it from being transported, such as being locked or not released.
  
  
  Incorrect Transport Request: The transport request may not be correctly configured or may not include the necessary objects.
  
  
  Solutions to TD074 Error
  
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the object exists in the source system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 for objects) and searching for the object.
  
  
  Check Transport Request: Ensure that the transport request includes the correct objects. You can do this by reviewing the transport request in transaction SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  Release the Transport Request: If the transport request is not released, release it using transaction SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object and perform the transport.
  
  
  Review Transport Directory: Check the transport directory for any issues. You can do this by looking at the transport logs or using transaction STMS.
  
  
  Recreate the Object: If the object is missing or corrupted, you may need to recreate it in the source system.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE09: Transport Organizer
  SE10: Transport Organizer (for administrators)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check object existence)
  
  
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understanding how TMS works can help in troubleshooting transport-related issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Regularly check for SAP Notes related to transport errors, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the TD074 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TD074 error and implement a solution to resolve it.