How To Fix 12856 - T160M-MANDT (&1) / -MSGVS (&2) / -ARBGB (&3) / -MSGNR (&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 856

• Message text: T160M-MANDT (&1) / -MSGVS (&2) / -ARBGB (&3) / -MSGNR (&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12856 - T160M-MANDT (&1) / -MSGVS (&2) / -ARBGB (&3) / -MSGNR (&4) ?

  The SAP error message 12856 is related to the T160M table, which contains information about message classes and their associated messages. The error message typically indicates that there is an issue with the message configuration or the message itself in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error message 12856 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Message Class: The message class or message number specified in the error does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the message class or the messages associated with it.
  Transport Issues: If the message class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Client-Specific Issues: The message may exist in another client but not in the current client (MANDT).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Message Class:
  
  Use transaction code SE91 to check if the message class (&1) exists in the system.
  Verify that the message number (&4) is defined within that message class.
  
  
  
  Check T160M Table:
  
  Use transaction SE16 or SE11 to view the T160M table and check if the entry for the message class and message number exists.
  Ensure that the entry is not missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the message class was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Data:
  
  If the message class exists in another client, you may need to transport it to the current client or create the necessary entries manually.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints to see where the error is being triggered in the code and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific message class for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE91 (Message Class), SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Tables: T160M (Message Class Table).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific message class or error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.