How To Fix EC254 - System error - incorrect object & & for where-used list

EC254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 254

• Message text: System error - incorrect object & & for where-used list

What causes this issue?

Incorrect call to function module RS_EU_CROSS.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Inform SAP and supply the error number. The call came from the routine
REFERENCE_STATUS and resulted in a return code value of 3.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EC254 - Details

• The SAP error message EC254, which states "System error - incorrect object & & for where-used list," typically occurs when there is an issue with the system trying to retrieve the where-used list for a specific object. This can happen for various reasons, including inconsistencies in the database, missing objects, or issues with the underlying data model.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Inconsistent Data: The object you are trying to analyze may not exist in the database or may have been deleted or modified incorrectly.
  Database Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object or its where-used list.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs in the SAP system or specific transactions that lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly,