How To Fix /FTI/BO_STRUCT008 - Parent of Target must be provided

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FTI/BO_STRUCT -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Parent of Target must be provided

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FTI/BO_STRUCT008 - Parent of Target must be provided ?

  The SAP error message /FTI/BO_STRUCT008 Parent of Target must be provided typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Transaction Management (FTI) or Business Object (BO) structures. This error indicates that a required parent object or structure is missing when trying to create or manipulate a target object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parent Object: The error usually arises when you are trying to create or modify a target object (like a business object or financial transaction) without specifying its parent object. In hierarchical structures, every child object must have a parent.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings or parameters that define the relationships between objects.
  Data Integrity Issues: If the data being processed is incomplete or corrupted, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the Parent Object: Ensure that when you are creating or modifying the target object, you provide the necessary parent object. Check the documentation or the structure of the objects