How To Fix UM056 - Menu & is not possible as a reference menu.


UM056 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: UM - User menu maintenance

  • Message number: 056

  • Message text: Menu & is not possible as a reference menu.

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  • What causes this issue?

    You tried to enter a menu as a reference menu. However, the menu itself
    refers to another menu.

    System Response

    The system does not allows this.

    How to fix this error?

    Only choose menus which do not refer to other menus. Use F4 Help to
    find out which menus you can can refer to.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UM056 - Menu & is not possible as a reference menu. ?
    The SAP error message UM056 typically indicates that there is an issue with the menu structure in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the menu you are trying to reference is not valid or cannot be used as a reference menu. This can occur for various reasons, such as incorrect menu configuration, missing authorizations, or issues with the menu hierarchy.
    Causes:
    
    Invalid Menu Reference: The menu you are trying to use as a reference may not exist or may not be properly configured.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the menu or its components.
    Menu Hierarchy Problems: There may be issues with the way menus are structured or linked within the SAP system.
    Transport Issues: If the menu was transported from another system, there may have been errors during the transport process.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Menu Configuration:
    
    Verify that the menu you are trying to reference exists and is correctly configured in

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