How To Fix 72400 - Incorrect entry in table &1 for key &2

72400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Incorrect entry in table &1 for key &2

What causes this issue?

An incorrect entry was found in the customizing table &V1& during a
conversion.

System Response

The conversion is not affected.

How to fix this error?

Check the entry for key &V2& in table &V1&.
You may have to change the entry although it does not affect the
conversion, as it might have had ramifications even before the
conversion.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72400 - Incorrect entry in table &1 for key &2 ?

  The SAP error message "72400 Incorrect entry in table &1 for key &2" typically indicates that there is an issue with a specific entry in a database table. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data processing, configuration, or when accessing certain functionalities in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The entry in the specified table (&1) for the given key (&2) may be missing, incorrect, or corrupted.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the system that leads to an invalid reference to the table entry.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they might be trying to access a table entry that does not exist or is not properly defined.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Entries: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the contents of the specified