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

PT_TMW_HEADER_CUST008 - Overview

• 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.

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• 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