How To Fix WS_TOOL055 - Could not find object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_TOOL - Message Class for Web Services and Virtual Endpoints

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Could not find object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_TOOL055 - Could not find object &1 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS_TOOL055 Could not find object &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The error message WS_TOOL055 Could not find object &1 indicates that the SAP system was unable to locate a specific object that was expected to be present. The placeholder &1 is replaced at runtime with the name or identifier of the object that could not be found.
  This error typically occurs in scenarios involving:
  
  Missing or deleted repository objects (e.g., programs, function modules, classes, tables, views, or other development objects).
  Incorrect or outdated references to objects in tools like the Web Service Tool, ABAP Workbench, or other development environments.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where an object exists in one system but not in another.
  Typographical errors in object names or incorrect object identifiers.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The object was never created or was deleted.
  The object exists in a different package or namespace.
  The object is not yet transported to the current system.
  The object name was misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  The system cache or repository information is outdated or corrupted.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Check if the object named in the error message actually exists in the system.
  Use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to search for the object.
  If the object is missing, create it or import it from the transport.
  
  
  
  Check Object Name and Type:
  
  Confirm that the object name is correctly spelled and the correct object type is referenced.
  Sometimes, confusion between similar object types (e.g., a function module vs. a class) can cause this error.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If working in a multi-system landscape, ensure the object has been transported to the current system.
  Use transaction STMS to check transport logs and import status.
  
  
  
  Refresh Repository Cache:
  
  Sometimes, repository inconsistencies cause this error.
  Try refreshing or resetting the repository cache.
  In some cases, a system restart or running report RSWBO010 (to refresh the Business Object Repository) may help.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  Lack of authorization might sometimes manifest as "object not found."
  
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  If the error occurs during runtime or in a custom program, debug the code to see where the object lookup fails.
  Check system logs (SM21) or short dumps (ST22) for additional clues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE80 – Object Navigator
  SE11 – Data Dictionary
  STMS – Transport Management System
  SM21 – System Log
  ST22 – ABAP Runtime Errors
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS_TOOL055 for any specific patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  Context:
  
  This error is often seen in Web Service tools or when working with repository objects in development or transport scenarios.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WS_TOOL055 Could not find object &1 means the system cannot locate the specified object. To fix it, verify the object's existence, correct any naming errors, ensure proper transport/import, refresh repository caches, and check authorizations.
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing the exact object name and context of the error.