How To Fix 28111 - Error in 'PART_OF'/'SUBPART_OF' dependency

28111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Error in 'PART_OF'/'SUBPART_OF' dependency

What causes this issue?

The syntax check found an error in the entry for predefined standard
dependency <ZH>PART_OF</> or <ZH>SUBPART_OF</>.

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?

Check your entry and correct the error if required. See also other
possible causes of error (messages).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28111 - Error in 'PART_OF'/'SUBPART_OF' dependency ?

  The SAP error message 28111, which indicates an "Error in 'PART_OF'/'SUBPART_OF' dependency," typically arises in the context of SAP's data model or configuration settings, particularly when dealing with hierarchical relationships between objects, such as materials, equipment, or other master data.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchical Structure: The relationship between the parent and child objects is not correctly defined. For example, a child object may be trying to reference a parent that does not exist or is not valid.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that violate the expected relationships. This could be due to missing entries or incorrect configurations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or modify the relationships between the objects.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the object dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object