How To Fix /SAPAPO/OBREF011 - No successor reference objects available for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OBREF -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No successor reference objects available for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OBREF011 - No successor reference objects available for &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OBREF011 indicates that there are no successor reference objects available for the specified object (denoted by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with production planning, scheduling, or similar processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Successor Objects: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find any successor objects for the specified reference object. This could be due to:
  
  The reference object not being properly defined in the system.
  The successor objects not being created or linked correctly.
  Data inconsistencies or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent the identification of successor objects.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as missing or incorrect routing, production versions, or bill of materials (BOM), can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Reference Object: Verify that the reference object specified in the error message is correctly defined and exists in the system. Ensure that it is active and has the necessary attributes.
  
  
  Review Successor Objects: Check if there are any successor objects defined for the reference object. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction in APO (e.g., transaction /SAPAPO/RRP3 for planning board).
  Checking the routing or production version associated with the reference object.
  
  
  
  Master Data Maintenance: Ensure that all relevant master data (e.g., BOM, routing, production versions) is correctly maintained and linked. If any data is missing, create or update it as necessary.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the APO system to ensure that they are set up correctly for the planning process you are executing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to find the successor objects.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in APO, such as /SAPAPO/RRP3, /SAPAPO/SDP94, or others that may help in analyzing the planning data.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the /SAPAPO/OBREF011 error in your SAP APO system.