How To Fix UACE009 - Link without start and end object

UACE009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UACE - Costing Engine

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Link without start and end object

What causes this issue?

Neither start nor target object is assigned to a link.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UACE009 - Link without start and end object ?

  The SAP error message UACE009, which states "Link without start and end object," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Application Link Enabling (ALE) or when dealing with workflow or process chains. This error indicates that there is a link defined in the system that does not have a valid starting or ending object, which can lead to issues in processing or executing the workflow or process chain.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Objects: The most common cause is that the link is defined between two objects, but one or both of those objects are missing or have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the workflow or process chain setup, leading to invalid links.
  Transport Issues: If the objects were transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies in the transport that led to missing dependencies.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the objects, the link might be pointing