Message type: E = Error
Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)
Message number: 339
Message text: Parent object & & & is invalid
You are processing an object whose existence depends on another object.
The processing step that you have chosen requires data on the parent
object that cannot be found.
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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The SAP error message 5W339, which states "Parent object & & & is invalid," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or similar modules where hierarchical relationships between objects (like WBS elements, networks, or activities) are defined. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize or validate the parent object specified in the transaction or operation you are trying to perform. Causes: Invalid Parent Object: The parent object (e.g., a WBS element or network) may not exist in the system or may have been deleted. Incorrect Object Type: The object you are trying to reference as a parent may not be of the correct type or may not be allowed as a parent for the child object you are working with. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the parent object. Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the database or configuration that prevent the
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