How To Fix PLM_AUDIT076 - Reference form not defined for object type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT - PLM Audit Management: Audit Specific Messages

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Reference form not defined for object type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT076 - Reference form not defined for object type &1 ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT076, which states "Reference form not defined for object type &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) when there is an issue with the configuration of reference forms for specific object types. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a reference form associated with the specified object type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference form for the specified object type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type being referenced may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Reference Form:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant object type in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the area where reference forms are defined (usually under PLM or Document Management settings).
  Create or assign a reference form for the object type that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Object Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the object type specified in the error message is correctly configured in the system.
  Ensure that all necessary settings and parameters are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the configuration or manually create the missing reference form.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to PLM and reference forms for additional guidance on how to set up and manage reference forms.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and transport, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the SAP Reference IMG) to navigate to the configuration settings.
  Object Types: Familiarize yourself with the specific object types used in your PLM implementation, as this will help in identifying the correct reference forms.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PLM_AUDIT076 error and ensure that the necessary reference forms are correctly defined for the object types in your SAP system.