How To Fix /SAPAPO/OBREF001 - It is not possible to read object reference for &1 / &2

/SAPAPO/OBREF001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OBREF -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: It is not possible to read object reference for &1 / &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OBREF001 - It is not possible to read object reference for &1 / &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OBREF001 indicates that the system is unable to read the object reference for the specified object types (represented by &1 and &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to access or manipulate data related to object references, such as planning objects, master data, or transaction data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The object reference may not exist in the database, or the data may be incomplete or corrupted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object reference.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the APO system that prevent the proper reading of object references.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between objects or incorrect settings.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the object references may not have