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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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., material, order, etc.) exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (for materials) or CO03 (for production orders).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any inconsistencies in the data. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the database tables for missing entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the object. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the object was recently transported, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Recreate Missing Objects:
  
  If the object is indeed missing and should exist, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, CO03, SE11, and SU53 for checking object existence, data consistency, and authorizations.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific module you are working with for additional context on object relationships and dependencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PPEGUI701 error and implement a solution to resolve it.