How To Fix RMSRCPAPI005 - Dependent object &2 (type &1) must have a parent

RMSRCPAPI005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSRCPAPI - RMS-RCP: Message Package RMSRCPAPI

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Dependent object &2 (type &1) must have a parent

What causes this issue?

Although the object is flagged as dependent, no parent object or root
is defined.

System Response

How to fix this error?

To map the dependencies, make the required entries: GUID_MAST or
GUID_ROOT

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSRCPAPI005 - Dependent object &2 (type &1) must have a parent ?

  The SAP error message RMSRCPAPI005 indicates that there is a problem with the hierarchical structure of objects in the system. Specifically, it means that a dependent object (of a certain type) is missing a parent object, which is required for the proper functioning of the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios where:
  
  Hierarchical Relationships: The dependent object is expected to be part of a hierarchy, but the parent object is either missing or not properly defined.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing references or incorrect configurations.
  Configuration Errors: The system may not be configured correctly, leading to the inability to establish the necessary parent-child relationships.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RMSRCPAPI005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Relationships:
  
  Verify that the dependent object indeed has a parent object defined in the system.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to inspect the object definitions and