How To Fix 37775 - Reference element & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 775

• Message text: Reference element & not found

What causes this issue?

The dialog help key should refer to a screen element that obviously was
not yet created since it was not found under the given name.

System Response

The screen element is not copied as reference field.

How to fix this error?

First create the screen element under the desired name and then enter
it again as the reference field of the dialog help key.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37775 - Reference element & not found ?

  The SAP error message "37775 Reference element & not found" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or other modules where reference elements (like materials, vendors, or other master data) are expected to exist but cannot be found in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of purchase orders, goods receipts, or when trying to access certain master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause is that the reference element (e.g., material number, vendor number) does not exist in the system. This could be due to data not being created or being deleted.
  Incorrect Input: The reference element might have been incorrectly entered, leading to a mismatch.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the reference element.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like a legacy system or another SAP instance), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existence of the Reference Element:
  
  Verify that the reference element (e.g., material number, vendor number) exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 for materials or MK03 for vendors.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Ensure that the reference element is entered correctly. Check for typos or incorrect formats.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Data:
  
  If the reference element does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., MM01 for materials, MK01 for vendors).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the reference element. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If the system is integrated with other systems, ensure that data synchronization processes are functioning correctly. You may need to check logs or run consistency checks.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master data (e.g., MM01, MM02, MM03, MK01, MK02, MK03).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the context of the error.
  Support Community: Consider reaching out to the SAP Community or forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant for further investigation.