How To Fix CP353 - Error in the data structure of the reference: ref. nodes do not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Error in the data structure of the reference: ref. nodes do not exist.

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to copy an existing rate routing to create a new
one. There are errors in this rate routing. For example, the branch
or return operations may be missing or the reference nodes for sequences
may be missing.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSAD1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP353 - Error in the data structure of the reference: ref. nodes do not exist. ?

  The SAP error message CP353, which states "Error in the data structure of the reference: ref. nodes do not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost planning or cost center accounting. This error indicates that there is an issue with the reference nodes in the data structure, meaning that the system is unable to find the necessary reference nodes that are expected in the planning or reporting process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Reference Nodes: The error often arises when the system is trying to access reference nodes that have not been defined or do not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning layout or the data structure that is being used.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that lead to the absence of expected nodes.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration or data was transported