How To Fix /CEERE/DM217 - Missing number of inhabitants for municipality/CD (municip.key list) &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CEERE/DM -

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Missing number of inhabitants for municipality/CD (municip.key list) &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CEERE/DM217 - Missing number of inhabitants for municipality/CD (municip.key list) &1 ?

  The SAP error message /CEERE/DM217 Missing number of inhabitants for municipality/CD (municip.key list) &1 typically indicates that there is a missing or incomplete entry in the municipality key list for a specific municipality code (CD). This error is often encountered in the context of demographic data processing or when working with specific modules that require demographic information, such as Human Capital Management (HCM) or Financial Accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The municipality key list does not have an entry for the specified municipality code, which means that the number of inhabitants is not defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The municipality code may be incorrectly configured or not properly maintained in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some entries may not have been transferred correctly, leading to missing information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Municipality Key List:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining the municipality key list (usually SPRO or a specific transaction for demographic data).
  Verify if the municipality code mentioned in the error message exists in the key list.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new entry for that municipality, including the number of inhabitants.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Data:
  
  If the municipality code exists but lacks the number of inhabitants, update the entry with the correct data.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  After making changes, validate the data to ensure that there are no other missing entries or inconsistencies in the municipality key list.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on maintaining the municipality key list and understanding the required fields.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SE16N (for table display), or specific demographic-related transactions.
  Tables: The municipality key list is typically stored in specific tables (e.g., T005 for country and municipality data). You can check these tables to see if the data is present.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that the necessary demographic data is correctly maintained in your SAP system.