How To Fix UMB040 - Common objective '&1' does not exist

UMB040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Common objective '&1' does not exist

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UMB040 - Details

• The SAP error message UMB040 indicates that a common objective specified in your transaction or process does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project Management or Controlling modules, where objectives or goals are defined for projects or cost centers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Objective: The common objective you are trying to reference has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the objective name or ID you are trying to use.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the common objective.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the common objective due to missing settings or data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the Objective: Check if the common objective you are trying to use actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using