How To Fix COM_DML_DATASET100 - Differentiation key: key type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_DML_DATASET - MDF: Object Data

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Differentiation key: key type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_DML_DATASET100 - Differentiation key: key type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message COM_DML_DATASET100 with the description "Differentiation key: key type & does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with data sets or master data that require differentiation keys.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Differentiation Key: The differentiation key specified in the transaction or data entry does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the key has not been created in the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The differentiation key may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary customizing settings have not been completed.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that store differentiation keys.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or view the differentiation key.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error,