How To Fix WZ407 - Change document object & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Change document object & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have specified a change document object that does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose another change document object or create the desired object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ407 - Change document object & does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WZ407: Change document object & does not exist:
  
  Error Message
  WZ407: Change document object & does not exist
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to log a change document for an object, but the change document object is not defined or does not exist in the system. Change documents are used in SAP to track changes to business objects or database tables. If the object for which the change document is to be created is not registered or configured properly, this error is triggered.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The change document object has not been created or activated in transaction SCDO.
  The program or function module is trying to write a change document for an object that is not maintained.
  Custom development or standard SAP code is referencing a non-existent change document object.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check if the Change Document Object Exists:
  
  Use transaction SCDO (Change Document Objects) to verify if the object mentioned in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you need to create and configure the change document object.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate the Change Document Object:
  
  In SCDO, create a new change document object if it is missing.
  Define the relevant tables and fields for which changes should be logged.
  Activate the change document object.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Configuration:
  
  If this error occurs in custom developments, verify that the change document object used in the code is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the function modules or BAPIs that write change documents reference valid change document objects.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  Sometimes, the change document object exists in the development system but is missing in the quality or production system due to transport issues.
  Ensure that the change document object and related configurations are transported properly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Although rare, insufficient authorization to access change document objects might cause issues. Verify user authorizations if applicable.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SCDO: Used to create and maintain change document objects.
  Change Documents: Used to track changes to data for audit and history purposes.
  Function Modules: Change documents are often written using function modules like CHANGE_DOCUMENT_OPEN, CHANGE_DOCUMENT_UPDATE, and CHANGE_DOCUMENT_CLOSE.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to specific change document objects or modules.
  Debugging: If unsure, debug the program to see which change document object is being called and why it is missing.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Change document object does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution
  Create/activate the change document object in transaction SCDO; verify custom code.
  
  
  Transaction
  SCDO (Change Document Objects)
  
  
  Related
  Change document function modules, transport consistency, SAP Notes for related issues.
  
  
  
  
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