How To Fix PT_TMW_HEADER_CUST008 - Invalid ID; GUI object with ID &1 missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT_TMW_HEADER_CUST - TMW: Customizing Employee Data

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Invalid ID; GUI object with ID &1 missing

What causes this issue?

You can only use object or layout IDs that have the same name as GUI
objects in this Customizing step. This is not the case with &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different ID, or create a GUI object.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT_TMW_HEADER_CUST008 - Invalid ID; GUI object with ID &1 missing ?

  The SAP error message PT_TMW_HEADER_CUST008 indicates that there is an issue with a GUI object that is expected to be present but is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Time Management module, particularly when dealing with customizations or enhancements in the user interface.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing GUI Object: The error suggests that a specific GUI object (identified by the ID &1) is not available in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The object was deleted or not created.
  The object is not properly configured or activated.
  There is a mismatch between the expected and actual configuration in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the object may not have been included in the transport request, leading to its absence in the target system.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the SAP system, the error may arise if the custom code references a GUI object that does not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object ID: Verify the ID mentioned in the error message. Check if the GUI object exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the SAP GUI screen painter.
  
  
  Recreate or Restore Object: If the object is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. If not, you may need to transport the missing objects.
  
  
  Custom Code Review: If the error is related to custom development, review the custom code to ensure that it correctly references existing GUI objects. Update the code if necessary.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  System Configuration: Ensure that the system configuration is correct and that all necessary components are properly set up.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the Time Management module for more details on GUI objects and their configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.