How To Fix RMSPOB020 - Internal error; "Copy of Object"- GUID &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSPOB - RMS-RCP: Messages for IPPE Object POB

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Internal error; "Copy of Object"- GUID &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

GUID &V1& of the <ZK>Copy of Object</> field does not exist in the
system.

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?

INCLUDE RMS_GEN_ADMIN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

The transferred GUID &V1& in the COPY_FROM field of the changing
structure XS_PNPOB of the
CL_PPELIPOB_CNTL=>PNPOB_MAINT method does not exist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSPOB020 - Internal error; "Copy of Object"- GUID &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RMSPOB020 indicates an internal error related to the "Copy of Object" functionality, specifically stating that a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Resource Management or similar modules where objects are being copied or referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Object: The GUID referenced in the error message does not correspond to any existing object in the database. This could happen if the object was deleted or never created.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as orphaned records or corruption.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the object associated with the GUID.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify if the object with the specified GUID exists in the system. You can do this by querying the relevant database tables or using transaction codes that allow you to view the object.
  Recreate the Object: If the object does not exist, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  Database Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the database to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. This may involve using transaction codes like SE14 (Database Utility) or SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can check this in the user roles and profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to object management in SAP, such as SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module).
  Logs and Traces: Check system logs (SM21) and application logs (SLG1) for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  System Version: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as this can prevent many known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RMSPOB020 error in your SAP system.