How To Fix SADT_UTIL120 - ADT reference could not be resolved for object %1 of type %2

SADT_UTIL120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADT_UTIL - Messages for SADT_UTILITIES

• Message number: 120

• Message text: ADT reference could not be resolved for object %1 of type %2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADT_UTIL120 - ADT reference could not be resolved for object %1 of type %2 ?

  The SAP error message SADT_UTIL120 indicates that the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) in Eclipse cannot resolve a reference for a specific object. This typically occurs when the system cannot find the object specified in the error message, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Object Does Not Exist: The object you are trying to reference may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Object Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the reference.
  Transport Issues: The object might exist in a different transport request that has not been imported into the current system.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or the connection to the backend system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the object (e.g., class, function module, etc.) exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE80