Error

Error Code: 476

SAP S/4HANA Error 476: Invalid Remote Object Name

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Description

Error 476, ERR_SQL_INV_REMOTE_OBJECT, indicates that a database operation attempted to access a remote object (such as a table, view, or function) that either does not exist or is incorrectly referenced. This error commonly occurs during data replication, integration scenarios, or custom report execution when linking to external or federated database systems.

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Error Message

ERR_SQL_INV_REMOTE_OBJECT

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Known Causes

4 known causes

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Incorrect Object Name or Path

The remote object name specified in the SQL query, configuration, or application code is misspelled, uses incorrect casing, or refers to a non-existent object.

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Remote Object Dropped or Renamed

The remote object existed previously but has since been dropped, renamed, or moved on the remote database server without corresponding updates in SAP S/4HANA.

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Insufficient Access Permissions

The user account or system connecting from SAP S/4HANA lacks the necessary privileges to access the specified remote object on the target database.

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Database Link/Connection Error

The database link or connection configuration used to access the remote system is incorrectly set up or points to the wrong database instance, preventing proper object resolution.

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Solutions

3 solutions available

1. Verify Remote Object Existence and Permissions medium

Ensure the remote object exists and the calling user has necessary permissions on the remote system.

Identify the remote system and the object name specified in the S/4HANA system that is causing the error. This information is usually available in the application logs or trace files associated with the transaction or process that triggered the error.

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Log in to the remote system (e.g., another SAP system, a database server, or a cloud service) using an administrative account or an account with sufficient privileges to inspect objects.

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Verify that the specified remote object (e.g., a table, view, stored procedure, or function) actually exists on the remote system. The exact method for verification will depend on the type of remote object and the remote system's technology (e.g., SQL query on a database, transaction SE11 on another SAP system).

Example SQL query to check for a table on a remote database:
SELECT object_name FROM all_objects WHERE object_name = 'YOUR_REMOTE_OBJECT_NAME';

If the object exists, check the permissions granted to the user or service account that S/4HANA is using to connect to the remote system. Ensure this user has the necessary privileges (e.g., SELECT, EXECUTE) on the remote object.

Example SQL to check privileges (syntax varies by database):
GRANT SELECT ON your_remote_schema.YOUR_REMOTE_OBJECT_NAME TO remote_user;

If permissions are missing or incorrect, grant the appropriate privileges to the remote user on the remote system.

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Re-run the S/4HANA process that was failing. If the object was missing, you may need to create it on the remote system. If permissions were the issue, they should now be corrected.

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2. Correcting Connection and Configuration Parameters medium

Review and correct the RFC destination or database connection details used by S/4HANA.

In your S/4HANA system, navigate to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations).

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Locate the RFC destination or database connection that S/4HANA uses to communicate with the remote system where the object resides. The name of this destination is often mentioned in the error context or associated application logs.

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Carefully examine the connection details for this destination. Pay close attention to:

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* **Target Host/IP Address:** Ensure it's correct and reachable from the S/4HANA application server.

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* **Program ID (for RFCs):** If it's an RFC destination, verify the Program ID matches what's registered on the gateway of the remote system.

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* **Gateway Host/Service:** Ensure these are correctly configured for RFC communication.

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* **Database Connection Details (if applicable):** For database connections, verify the SID, Hostname, Instance Name, and Port are accurate.

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* **User Credentials:** If the connection uses specific user credentials, ensure they are valid and have not expired or been locked.

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Use the 'Connection Test' button within SM59 to verify the connection can be established. If the test fails, troubleshoot the specific error message provided by the connection test.

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If the connection parameters were incorrect, update them and perform the connection test again. Once the connection is successful, re-run the S/4HANA process.

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3. Reviewing and Updating Data Source Definitions easy

Check for typos or incorrect object names in the S/4HANA configuration that references the remote object.

Identify the specific S/4HANA application or transaction where the error occurs. This might involve looking at the error message in the SAP GUI, ST22 dumps, or SM21 logs.

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Determine how the remote object is being referenced within S/4HANA. This could be through:
* **Logical Database Definitions (transaction DB02/DB05):** For certain data extraction or reporting scenarios.
* **External System Configurations (e.g., in FIORI apps, custom reports, or integration scenarios):
* **Custom ABAP Code:** If the error is occurring in custom developments.

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If the reference is in custom ABAP code, review the code that accesses the remote object. Look for hardcoded object names or names constructed dynamically. Ensure there are no typos or case sensitivity issues in the object name.

Example ABAP snippet:
DATA lv_remote_obj TYPE string VALUE 'YOUR_REMOTE_OBJECT_NAME'.
* ... code to call remote object ...
IF sy-subrc <> 0.
  * Handle error
ENDIF.

If the reference is in a configuration table or a system setting, navigate to the relevant transaction or Fiori app and inspect the configuration. Verify that the remote object name is entered correctly.

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Correct any identified typos or incorrect object names in the S/4HANA configuration or custom code.

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Save your changes and re-run the S/4HANA process. The error should be resolved if it was due to a misconfiguration or typo.

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