How To Fix /SAPAPO/OBREF002 - Object reference for &1 / &2 is not available

/SAPAPO/OBREF002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OBREF -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Object reference for &1 / &2 is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OBREF002 - Object reference for &1 / &2 is not available ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OBREF002 Object reference for &1 / &2 is not available typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a reference for a specific object. The placeholders &1 and &2 usually represent the object type and the object key, respectively.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Object: The object you are trying to reference (e.g., a planning object, location, or product) does not exist in the system.
  Data Deletion: The object may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the object from being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the object referenced by &1 and &2 exists in the