How To Fix OO206 - Meta relationship &1 &2: Reference object type &2 missing (REFCLSNAME)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OO - Class Builder/API

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Meta relationship &1 &2: Reference object type &2 missing (REFCLSNAME)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OO206 - Meta relationship &1 &2: Reference object type &2 missing (REFCLSNAME) ?

  The SAP error message OO206 indicates that there is a problem with a meta relationship in the Object Oriented (OO) framework of SAP. Specifically, it states that a reference object type is missing, which is identified by the placeholders &1 and &2 in the error message. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Reference Object Type: The error typically occurs when the system is trying to access a reference object type that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The object type not being created or activated.
  The object type being deleted or not properly configured.
  A misconfiguration in the meta relationship setup.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the meta relationships in the Object Oriented framework, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object types were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the reference object type to be missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Type Definition: Verify that the reference object type (indicated by &2) is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and checking if the object type exists.
  Ensuring that the object type is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Meta Relationships: Check the configuration of the meta relationships to ensure that they are correctly set up. This can be done in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., OO customizing transactions).
  
  
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully transported. You may need to re-transport the missing object type.
  
  
  Recreate Missing Object: If the object type is indeed missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it based on the specifications or requirements of your application.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object types and meta relationships you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or known issues that can help resolve the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and others that may help in diagnosing and fixing the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OO206 error and implement a solution to resolve it.