How To Fix 5G401 - No entry in table &1 for argument &2

5G401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 401

• Message text: No entry in table &1 for argument &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G401 - No entry in table &1 for argument &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5G401 ("No entry in table &1 for argument &2") typically indicates that the system is trying to access a specific entry in a table, but it cannot find the corresponding record for the provided argument. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data processing, configuration, or when executing certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the required configuration or master data is missing in the specified table. This could be due to incomplete setup or data migration issues.
  Incorrect Input: The argument provided may be incorrect or not matching any existing entries in the specified table.
  Data Deletion: The entry might have been deleted or not yet created in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly set up or has undergone a transport, the necessary entries may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Entries: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or