How To Fix PPEGUI701 - Referenced object of &1 &2 is missing: &1 will not be displayed in tree

PPEGUI701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEGUI - Message Interface

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Referenced object of &1 &2 is missing: &1 will not be displayed in tree

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEGUI701 - Referenced object of &1 &2 is missing: &1 will not be displayed in tree ?

  The SAP error message PPEGUI701 indicates that a referenced object is missing in the system, which prevents it from being displayed in the tree structure of the application. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) or similar modules where hierarchical data structures are used.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Master Data: The object referenced (like a material, production order, or work center) may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as orphaned records or broken links between objects.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the referenced object.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PPEGUI701 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Existence:
  
  Verify that the referenced object (e.g.,