How To Fix /PM0/ABP_BCA_MSG002 - Transferred object &1 is not child of &2

/PM0/ABP_BCA_MSG002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_BCA_MSG -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Transferred object &1 is not child of &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BCA_MSG002 - Transferred object &1 is not child of &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BCA_MSG002 Transferred object &1 is not child of &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project Management or Project System modules, particularly when dealing with hierarchical structures such as Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) or project elements.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the hierarchical relationship between two objects in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the object identified by &1 (the transferred object) is expected to be a child of the object identified by &2, but it is not. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchical Structure: The object you are trying to transfer or manipulate is not correctly positioned in the hierarchy.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing relationships or incorrect parent-child assignments.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manipulate the objects in the expected hierarchy.
  Configuration Errors: There