How To Fix OL588 - Object type '&' is not a child of group '&'

OL588 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OL - Workflow object types: Run-time system

• Message number: 588

• Message text: Object type '&' is not a child of group '&'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL588 - Object type '&' is not a child of group '&' ?

  The SAP error message OL588 indicates that there is an issue with the object type you are trying to work with in relation to a specific group. The message states that the object type (represented by &) is not recognized as a child of the specified group (also represented by &). This typically occurs in the context of object management, such as when dealing with classification, object hierarchies, or authorization groups.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type you are trying to assign or reference is not defined as a child of the specified group in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the classification system or object hierarchy that does not properly link the object type to the group.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the object type within the specified group.
  Data Integrity Issues: There