How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH301 - Reference Holder substituted by &1

/PF1/MSG_EH301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH -

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Reference Holder substituted by &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH301 - Reference Holder substituted by &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH301 Reference Holder substituted by &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Environment Management (EH) module, particularly when dealing with reference holders in the system. This message indicates that a reference holder has been replaced or substituted by another entity, represented by &1.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The reference holder may not be valid or may have been deleted or changed in the system, leading to the substitution.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the reference holders in the system, causing the system to automatically substitute them.
  Business Logic: The business logic defined in the application may dictate that a reference holder is replaced under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for reference holders in the EH module. Ensure that all reference holders are correctly defined and active.
  Data Validation: Validate the data associated with the reference holder. Check if the original reference holder exists