How To Fix BM001 - In table &, entry & & & is missing

BM001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BM - Development class BZME - units of measure

• Message number: 001

• Message text: In table &, entry & & & is missing

What causes this issue?

You tried to access a table with a key which does not exist in the
database.

System Response

You cannot use this table key.

How to fix this error?

Choose an existing table key.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BM001 - In table &, entry & & & is missing ?

  The SAP error message BM001 typically indicates that there is a missing entry in a specific table that is required for the operation you are trying to perform. The message format usually looks like this: "In table &, entry & & & is missing," where the placeholders represent the specific table name and the key values that are missing.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The required entry may have been deleted or not created due to a data inconsistency or an error during data migration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured, leading to missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the required data.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling certain scenarios correctly, leading to missing entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BM001 error, you can follow these