How To Fix UPWB041 - Wrong reference. There is no component '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPWB - Messages for Development Class UPWB

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Wrong reference. There is no component '&1'

What causes this issue?

One of the following errors occurred:
You attempted to set a reference to a component with the ID &V1&.
However, such a component is not contained in the Web interface.
A reference still exists to component &V1&. The component was deleted
in the mean time.

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?

Check the ID you entered and correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPWB041 - Wrong reference. There is no component '&1' ?

  The SAP error message UPWB041, which states "Wrong reference. There is no component '&1'", typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when there is an issue with a reference to a component that does not exist or is not recognized in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Component: The component referenced in the error message (indicated by &1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, a deleted object, or an object that has not been activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may be incorrect, leading to references to non-existent components.
  Transport Issues: If the component was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the component, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Component Existence: Verify that the component referenced in the error message actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant area in SAP (e.g., InfoObjects, Queries, etc.) and checking for the component.
  Correct Typographical Errors: If the component name is misspelled in the configuration or query, correct it to match the actual name of the component.
  Re-activate Objects: If the component exists but is not activated, try re-activating it. This can often resolve issues related to inactive objects.
  Review Transport Requests: If the component was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the component. If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific component or error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the UPWB041 error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or BPC-related transactions to navigate and troubleshoot effectively.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.