How To Fix 5B522 - Related objects must exist

5B522 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5B -

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Related objects must exist

What causes this issue?

Relationships are only created for objects which already exist.
Related objects are positions, organizational units, jobs and cost
centers which can be created in the organization allocation of the
person.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5B522 - Related objects must exist ?

  The SAP error message 5B522: "Related objects must exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP when there is an attempt to perform an operation on an object that has dependencies on other objects that do not exist or are not properly defined in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation or modification of master data, configuration settings, or transactional data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Dependencies: The object you are trying to create or modify has dependencies on other objects that have not been created or are inactive.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the related objects are not properly linked or defined in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the related objects.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the related objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Verify that all related