How To Fix PLM_FOX_OBJ010 - Unknown type '&1' for object dependency '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_FOX_OBJ - Message from development class PLM_FOX_OBJ

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Unknown type '&1' for object dependency '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_FOX_OBJ010 - Unknown type '&1' for object dependency '&2' ?

  The SAP error message PLM_FOX_OBJ010 indicates that there is an issue with an object dependency in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module. Specifically, the error states that there is an "unknown type" for a specified object dependency. This typically occurs when the system encounters an object type that it does not recognize or that has not been defined properly.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Object Type: The object type specified in the dependency is not defined in the system or is misspelled.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the object dependencies in the PLM module.
  Data Inconsistency: The data related to the object dependency may be inconsistent or corrupted.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Type Definition:
  
  Verify that the object type specified in the error message is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the PLM module.
  Ensure that the object type is spelled correctly and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Review Object Dependencies:
  
  Go to the object dependency configuration and review the dependencies that are set up. Make sure that all dependencies are correctly defined and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the object dependencies. This may involve checking related tables and entries in the database.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the object type. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on object dependencies and error messages in the PLM module.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like C223 (for object dependencies) or C201 (for creating dependencies) to navigate to the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PLM_FOX_OBJ010 error message.