How To Fix RPM_RELATE004 - The reference guid2 &1 is unknown or blank. The relation cannot be saved.

RPM_RELATE004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_RELATE - Relate Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The reference guid2 &1 is unknown or blank. The relation cannot be saved.

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RPM_RELATE004 - Details

• The SAP error message RPM_RELATE004 indicates that there is an issue with a reference GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) that is either unknown or blank when trying to save a relation in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module, where relationships between various objects (like projects, resources, etc.) are being established.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect GUID: The GUID that you are trying to reference does not exist in the system or is not correctly specified. This could happen if the object you are trying to relate to has not been created or has been deleted.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the GUID you are entering, leading to it being unrecognized by the system.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the RPM module or the underlying database that is preventing the system from recognizing the