How To Fix 8B132 - Reference type not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Reference type not found

What causes this issue?

The reference type does not exist in the table.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

There is some missing entry in the System table Reference type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B132 - Reference type not found ?

  The SAP error message 8B132: Reference type not found typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Workflow or when dealing with Business Object Repository (BOR) and indicates that the system is unable to find a specified reference type. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing objects, or incorrect settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Reference Type: The reference type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the workflow or business object may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Transport Issues: If the reference type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may be missing dependencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the reference type.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Reference Type Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) and check if the reference type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure it is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to review the workflow configuration and ensure that all reference types are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the reference type was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  If necessary, re-transport the object or its dependencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the reference type. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue. This can be done using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1: Business Object Builder
  SWDD: Workflow Builder
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may address this specific error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 8B132: Reference type not found in your SAP system.