How To Fix IM709 - Organizational unit &1 does not exist

IM709 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Organizational unit &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You entered a number for an organizational unit that does not exist in
the system.

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?

Check your entry. If you made the wrong entry by mistake, overtype the
field with the correct number. If you do not know the number, select the
desired organizational unit using the possible entries function to help
you.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM709 - Organizational unit &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IM709 indicates that the specified organizational unit (in this case, represented by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of various SAP modules, such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS), where organizational units are crucial for structuring data and processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Organizational Unit: The organizational unit specified in the transaction or report does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an outdated reference.
  Missing Configuration: The organizational unit may not have been created or configured in the system. This can happen if the unit was recently deleted or if the configuration was not completed during system setup.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified organizational unit, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the Organizational Unit:
  
  Check the spelling and format of