How To Fix WXP356 - Source client & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Source client & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP356 - Source client & does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP356 Source client & does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a client specified as the "source client" in a cross-client or client copy operation does not exist in the system. The system tries to access or reference a client number that is not defined or available in the SAP system.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Attempting to perform a client copy or transport operation referencing a non-existent client.
  Incorrect client number entered in the configuration or during the execution of a task.
  The source client was deleted or never created.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  The placeholder & in the message is replaced by the client number that the system could not find.
  SAP clients are logical partitions within an SAP system, and each client must exist before it can be used as a source or target in operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Client Number:
  
  Check the client number you are using as the source.
  Go to transaction SCC4 (Client Administration) to see the list of existing clients.
  Confirm that the source client exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Correct the Client Number:
  
  If the client number is incorrect, update the configuration or input with the correct client number.
  
  
  
  Create the Client if Missing:
  
  If the client does not exist and is required, create it using transaction SCC4.
  Ensure proper configuration and authorization for the new client.
  
  
  
  Check Transport or Copy Settings:
  
  If this error occurs during client copy or transport, verify the source client parameter in the copy profile or transport request.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to access the source client.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCC4 – Client Administration
  SCCL – Local Client Copy
  SCC9 – Remote Client Copy
  STMS – Transport Management System
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Note related to client copy errors.
  SAP Help Portal documentation on client administration and client copy.
  
  
  
  Additional Checks:
  
  If the client exists but is locked or inactive, unlock or activate it.
  Check system logs (SM21) for related errors.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WXP356 Source client & does not exist means the SAP system cannot find the specified source client. Verify the client number, ensure it exists and is active, and correct any configuration or input errors to resolve the issue.