How To Fix PPECMP375 - Reference from &1 &2 to &3 is not valid (&4 exists)

PPECMP375 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPECMP - Messages for iPPE CMP Application (Components)

• Message number: 375

• Message text: Reference from &1 &2 to &3 is not valid (&4 exists)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECMP375 - Reference from &1 &2 to &3 is not valid (&4 exists) ?

  The SAP error message PPECMP375 indicates that there is an issue with a reference in the system. Specifically, it means that a reference from one object (identified by &1 and &2) to another object (identified by &3) is not valid because the referenced object (&4) already exists. This error typically occurs in the context of project management or planning, where references between different entities (like projects, tasks, or resources) are expected to be valid and consistent.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Reference: The reference from the source object to the target object is not valid, possibly due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Existing Object: The target object already exists in the system, which may conflict with the intended reference.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity, such as duplicate entries or incorrect relationships between objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the object you are trying to reference actually exists in the system. If it