How To Fix WXP357 - Target client & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Target client & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP357 - Target client & does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP357 Target client & does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to perform a client copy, client export/import, or any operation that involves a target client in the SAP system, but the specified target client does not exist in the system. Essentially, the system cannot find the client number you have provided as the target.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  Trying to copy data to a client number that has not been created yet.  
  Typing an incorrect or non-existent client number in the transaction or program.  
  Using a client number that was deleted or not yet set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Target Client Number:  
  
  Check if the target client number you are specifying actually exists in the system.  
  You can verify existing clients by going to transaction SCC4 (Client Administration) and checking the list of clients.
  
  
  
  Create the Target Client if it Does Not Exist:  
  
  If the client does not exist, create it using transaction SCC4.  
  Define the client settings and save.
  
  
  
  Correct the Client Number in Your Operation:  
  
  If you mistyped the client number, correct it to the existing client number.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:  
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to access or create the target client.
  
  
  
  Restart the Operation:  
  
  After confirming or creating the client, restart the client copy or related operation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  SCC4 — Client Administration (to view/create clients)  
  SCCL — Local Client Copy  
  SCC9 — Remote Client Copy  
  SCC7 — Client Export/Import
  
  
  
  Notes:  
  
  Always ensure the target client is properly configured before performing client copy or transport operations.  
  Client numbers in SAP are typically three digits (e.g., 100, 200, 300).  
  Deleting a client is a rare operation and should be done with caution.
  
  
  
  Additional Checks:  
  
  If you are running a custom program or script, verify that the client number parameter is correctly passed.  
  Check system logs or ST22 dumps if the error persists for more detailed troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WXP357 Target client & does not exist means the SAP system cannot find the specified target client. Verify the client number, create the client if necessary, and then retry the operation.