How To Fix 5P258 - &: Assignment is missing for key & in &

5P258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

• Message number: 258

• Message text: &: Assignment is missing for key & in &

What causes this issue?

The variable key of the feature is not assigned to a main feature.

How to fix this error?

Each decision tree branch must refer to a main feature value or to an
incorrect combination of decision variables which can be found using the
ERROR operation. Select one of the options and enter it in the correct
place.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P258 - &: Assignment is missing for key & in & ?

  The SAP error message 5P258, which states "Assignment is missing for key & in &," typically occurs in the context of configuration or master data assignments within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a missing assignment or link between two entities, such as a master data record and a configuration setting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when a required configuration or assignment is not set up in the system. This could be due to incomplete data entry or a missing link between different modules (e.g., between materials and their respective plants).
  Data Inconsistency: If there are inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in tables that are supposed to be linked, this error can occur.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from a development environment to production and the transport did not include all necessary objects, this error might arise.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have