How To Fix DPR_ENTITY_LINK004 - Target object for role is unknown

DPR_ENTITY_LINK004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_ENTITY_LINK - Roles: Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Target object for role is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_ENTITY_LINK004 - Target object for role is unknown ?

  The SAP error message DPR_ENTITY_LINK004: Target object for role is unknown typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management or SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when there is an issue with the assignment of roles to entities (like projects, tasks, etc.) in the system. This error indicates that the system cannot find the target object that is supposed to be linked to a specific role.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Target Object: The target object that is supposed to be linked to the role may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Role Assignment: The role may be incorrectly assigned to an entity that does not support it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or in the configuration settings that lead to the system being unable to identify the target object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or link the target object.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: