How To Fix /PICM/UI128 - You can not add object reference of type &1 to an issue type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PICM/UI -

• Message number: 128

• Message text: You can not add object reference of type &1 to an issue type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PICM/UI128 - You can not add object reference of type &1 to an issue type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PICM/UI128 indicates that there is an issue with adding an object reference of a specific type to a particular issue type in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where object references (like documents, materials, or other entities) are being managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /PICM/UI128 is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Object Types: The object reference you are trying to add is not compatible with the issue type you are working with. Each issue type may have specific allowed object types, and if the object you are trying to add does not match these criteria, the error will occur.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain object types from being associated with specific issue types.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to add the