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

D9428 - Overview

• 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