How To Fix 50077 - Target element component &1.&2 has invalid reference

50077 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 50 - Messages in Package EEOB

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Target element component &1.&2 has invalid reference

What causes this issue?

An error occurred that prevents further processing. This is most likely
due to a Customizing error.
The following information should enable a specialist to locate the
problem so that it can be resolved more quickly.
The obligatory target element component <ZH>&V1&.&V2&</> should be
created during container transformation.
However, this component was not defined with a valid reference (object
type, DDIC reference), which means that it cannot be created.

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?

Contact your system administrator specifying the error situation
concerned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 50077 - Target element component &1.&2 has invalid reference ?

  The SAP error message 50077, which states "Target element component &1.&2 has invalid reference," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data modeling or configuration processes, particularly when dealing with data elements, structures, or components in a system like SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Reference: The component specified in the error message does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system. This could be due to a typo, a missing object, or an object that has been deleted or renamed.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data Model: If there are changes made to the data model (like changes in InfoObjects, DataSources, or other components) without proper adjustments in dependent objects, it can lead to invalid references.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include all necessary components,