How To Fix /CFG/DB020 - Record &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/DB -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Record &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/DB020 - Record &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/DB020 Record &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a database record that cannot be found. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when working with configuration settings, master data, or transactional data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The record identified by &1 (which is a placeholder for the actual record identifier) does not exist in the database. This could be due to data deletion or it never being created in the first place.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system might be looking for a record based on incorrect configuration settings or parameters.
  Transport Issues: If the record was supposed to be transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport failed or was not executed, the record may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the record, leading to the perception