How To Fix 1R364 - Error while determining the parent of the object (&1, &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1R - SAP Knowledge Provider

• Message number: 364

• Message text: Error while determining the parent of the object (&1, &2)

What causes this issue?

Error occurred while determining the parent object of object (<(>&<)>V1
&, <(>&<)>V2&)

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1R364 - Error while determining the parent of the object (&1, &2) ?

  The SAP error message 1R364 indicates that there is an issue with determining the parent of a specific object in the system. This error typically arises in the context of object management, such as when dealing with hierarchical structures in SAP, like organizational units, cost centers, or other master data objects.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Parent Object: The parent object that the system is trying to reference does not exist or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type being referenced may not be valid or may not have a parent in the expected hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect relationships between objects.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the parent object.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not correctly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the parent object exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to look up the object.
  
  
  Review Object Relationships: Use transaction codes like OOSB (Display Object Relationships) to check the relationships between the objects and ensure that the hierarchy is correctly defined.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the parent object. You can check this in transaction SU53 (Display Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks for the relevant data. This can often be done through specific transaction codes or reports that check for inconsistencies in master data.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue is related to configuration, review the settings in the relevant customizing transactions to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP Notes and documentation for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE16, OOSB, SU53, and others that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 1R364 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.