How To Fix RMPS_CASE053 - Case ind. cannot be generated; indicator of superordinate object missing

RMPS_CASE053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_CASE - Messages in Case

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Case ind. cannot be generated; indicator of superordinate object missing

What causes this issue?

A case should be created from a surrounding object (record or case).
The case indicator should include the unique indicator of the
surrounding object.
This indicator was not assigned until now or not saved.

System Response

The case creation is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Assign the unique indicator for the surrounding object, save the
surrounding object and start creating the case again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_CASE053 - Case ind. cannot be generated; indicator of superordinate object missing ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_CASE053 indicates that a case indicator cannot be generated because the indicator of a superordinate object is missing. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules where case management is involved, such as in the SAP Real Estate Management (RE) or SAP Project Management (PM).
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Indicator: The superordinate object (like a project, order, or another case) does not have a defined case indicator. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the case management or the related object might not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from generating the case indicator.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RMPS_CASE053 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Superordinate Object:
  
  Identify the superordinate object related to the case you are trying