How To Fix CO401 - Fill key fields of table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Fill key fields of table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO401 - Fill key fields of table & ?

  The SAP error message CO401, which states "Fill key fields of table &," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or production planning (PP) modules when there is an attempt to process data without providing the necessary key fields for a specific table. This error indicates that certain mandatory fields that are required for the operation are missing or not filled in correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Fields: The most common cause of this error is that the key fields required for the specific table are not filled in. This could be due to user input errors or missing data in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the configuration of the controlling area, cost center, or other related entities is not set up correctly, it may lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as trying to post to a cost center that does not exist or