How To Fix SRM_GENERIC_SP854 - Referenced node does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_GENERIC_SP - SRM: Generic Service Provider

• Message number: 854

• Message text: Referenced node does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP854 - Referenced node does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP854: Referenced node does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when the system is trying to access a node or an object that is not available or has been deleted. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with shopping carts, purchase orders, or other documents that reference specific nodes in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted or Inactive Nodes: The referenced node (e.g., a supplier, product, or organizational unit) may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database that the system expects to find.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SRM system can lead to references to non-existent nodes.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), some objects may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: