How To Fix WD467 - Organizational object '&' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 467

• Message text: Organizational object '&' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD467 - Organizational object '&' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message:
  WD467 Organizational object '&' does not exist
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Web Dynpro applications, especially when dealing with organizational management (OM) objects.
  
  Cause
  This error indicates that the system is trying to access or reference an organizational object (such as a position, organizational unit, job, etc.) identified by a key or ID represented by '&' (which is a placeholder in the message for the actual object ID), but this object does not exist in the system.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The organizational object ID passed to the Web Dynpro component or function module is incorrect or empty.
  The object has been deleted or does not exist in the Organizational Management (OM) infotype tables (e.g., HRP1000).
  The program or application is trying to read an object before it has been created or after it has been removed.
  Incorrect or missing binding in the Web Dynpro context leading to an empty or invalid object ID.
  Authorization issues preventing the system from reading the object (less common, but possible).
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Object ID:
  
  Verify that the organizational object ID being passed to the Web Dynpro application or function module is correct and not empty.
  Debug the application to see what value is being passed where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Use transaction PPOME or PP01 to check if the organizational object exists.
  Use transaction PPOSE to display the organizational structure and confirm the object is present.
  Alternatively, check table HRP1000 for the object ID.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data Binding:
  
  In Web Dynpro, check the context binding for the organizational object node.
  Ensure that the context attribute or node that holds the object ID is properly set and not empty.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion or Inconsistencies:
  
  If the object was recently deleted, ensure that the application is not trying to access it.
  Run consistency checks in OM if necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to read the organizational object.
  
  
  
  Code Fix (if applicable):
  
  Add validation in the code to check if the object ID is not initial before trying to read it.
  Handle the case where the object does not exist gracefully.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message WD467 or organizational object errors.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  PPOME - Organizational Management: Change Organization and Staffing
  PPOSE - Display Organization and Staffing
  PP01 - Maintain Organizational Object
  
  
  Tables:
  
  HRP1000 - Organizational Object
  HRP1001 - Relationships between Organizational Objects
  
  
  Web Dynpro Context:
  
  Check the context nodes and attributes related to organizational objects.
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use the debugger to trace the point where the object ID is fetched and passed.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Organizational object ID passed is invalid, empty, or object does not exist in OM tables.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify object existence, correct object ID, fix context binding, check authorizations.
  
  
  Related
  Transactions PPOME, PPOSE; Tables HRP1000, HRP1001; SAP Notes on WD467 error.
  
  
  
  
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