How To Fix IW307 - It is not possible to branch to a temporary reference object


IW307 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: IW - Order Processing

  • Message number: 307

  • Message text: It is not possible to branch to a temporary reference object

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have tried to display a reference object. The reference object is
    only created temporarily. Temporary reference objects cannot currently
    be displayed.

    System Response

    The actvity requested could not be executed.

    How to fix this error?

    Save the order. After the order has been saved, the reference object
    for the activity requested is available.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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IW307 - Details

  • The SAP error message IW307, which states "It is not possible to branch to a temporary reference object," typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Project System (PS) when trying to access or navigate to a temporary object that does not have a permanent reference in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with maintenance orders, notifications, or project-related objects.
    Causes:
    
    Temporary Objects: The error often arises when the system is trying to access a temporary object that has not been saved or is not fully created in the database.
    Incomplete Data: If the object you are trying to access is incomplete or has not been properly initialized, the system may not allow navigation.
    Session Issues: Sometimes, the issue can be related to the session state, where the temporary object is not recognized due to session inconsistencies.
    Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access

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