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# E1222 — Target account does not exist

> Target account does not exist

# E1222 — Target account does not exist

| Property     | Value               |
| ------------ | ------------------- |
| **Code**     | `1222`              |
| **Slug**     | `E1222`             |
| **Category** | `runtime` (Runtime) |

## What happened

Target account does not exist.

## Why it happened

The referenced account has not been created on-chain.

## How to fix

Create or fund the account before referencing it.

## Receipt example

```json theme={null}
{
  "code": 1222,
  "slug": "E1222",
  "category": "runtime",
  "what": "Target account does not exist",
  "fix": "Create or fund the account before referencing it.",
  "docs_url": "https://docs.cowboy.inc/errors/E1222"
}
```

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