How To Fix D9428 - Reference specification &2 does not exist in the target system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D9 - Environment Management System

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Reference specification &2 does not exist in the target system

What causes this issue?

The specification &V2& that is assigned to the report in the source
system does not exist in the target system. The specification &V2& must
exist in the target system so that the report can be updated.

System Response

The report could not be updated in the target system.

How to fix this error?

Create the specification &V2& in the target system.
Repeat the update.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D9428 - Reference specification &2 does not exist in the target system ?

  The SAP error message D9428, which states "Reference specification &2 does not exist in the target system," typically occurs in the context of data transfer or system integration processes, such as during the transport of objects or when trying to access specific reference data that is not available in the target system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Specification: The reference specification (e.g., a material, customer, vendor, or other master data) that is being referenced in the target system does not exist. This can happen if the data was not transported or created in the target system.
  Transport Issues: If the reference specification was supposed to be included in a transport request but was not, it will lead to this error.
  Configuration Differences: The source and target systems may have different configurations or data sets, leading to discrepancies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data migration was performed and some records were not migrated correctly, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existence of Reference Specification: Verify if the reference specification (indicated by &2 in the error message) exists in the target system. You can do this by using transaction codes relevant to the type of reference (e.g., MM03 for materials, XD03 for customers).
  
  
  Transport the Missing Data: If the reference specification is missing, you may need to transport it from the source system to the target system. Ensure that the relevant transport request includes the necessary objects.
  
  
  Create the Reference Specification: If the reference specification is not available and cannot be transported, you may need to manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  Check Transport Logs: Review the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the reference specification is part of a specific configuration or customization, consult the relevant documentation or configuration guides to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for checking master data (e.g., MM03 for materials, XD03 for customers).
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understand how the TMS works in your SAP landscape to ensure proper transport of objects.
  Data Migration Tools: If you are using data migration tools (like LSMW or SAP Data Services), ensure that the migration process is correctly set up and executed.
  System Configuration: Review the configuration settings in both the source and target systems to identify any discrepancies that may lead to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the D9428 error and implement a solution to resolve it.