How To Fix CMCB_MSG134 - Parent ID &1 of object ID &2 is invalid; enter a valid ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMCB_MSG - Cash Budgeting Message Class

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Parent ID &1 of object ID &2 is invalid; enter a valid ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCB_MSG134 - Parent ID &1 of object ID &2 is invalid; enter a valid ID ?

  The SAP error message CMCB_MSG134 indicates that there is an issue with the parent ID of an object in the SAP BusinessObjects environment. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation on an object (like a report, folder, or other entity) that references a parent object ID that does not exist or is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Parent ID: The parent ID specified does not correspond to any existing object in the repository.
  Deleted Object: The parent object may have been deleted or moved, making the reference invalid.
  Corrupted Repository: There may be corruption in the repository that is causing the object references to be incorrect.
  Migration Issues: If you have recently migrated objects from one environment to another, the parent-child relationships may not have been preserved correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Parent ID: Check the parent ID you are using and ensure it corresponds to a valid object in the repository. You can do this by navigating through the BusinessObjects interface to locate the parent object.
  Check Object Status: Ensure that the parent object has not been deleted or moved. If it has been moved, update the reference to point to the new location.
  Recreate Parent Object: If the parent object is missing and you have a backup or can recreate it, do so and then try the operation again.
  Repository Repair: If you suspect repository corruption, you may need to run a repair on the repository or restore from a backup.
  Consult Logs: Check the server logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BusinessObjects Documentation: Refer to the official SAP BusinessObjects documentation for more details on object management and error handling.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Version Specifics: Be aware that the behavior of error messages and object management can vary between different versions of SAP BusinessObjects, so ensure you are looking at the correct version documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CMCB_MSG134 error and implement a solution to resolve it.