How To Fix COM_PR_MDCHECK045 - GUID &1 only exists in COMC_ATTRIBUTE_T, not in COMC_ATTRIBUTE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PR_MDCHECK - Consistency Checks for Product Master Data

• Message number: 045

• Message text: GUID &1 only exists in COMC_ATTRIBUTE_T, not in COMC_ATTRIBUTE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK045 - GUID &1 only exists in COMC_ATTRIBUTE_T, not in COMC_ATTRIBUTE ?

  The SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK045 indicates that there is a mismatch between the entries in the COMC_ATTRIBUTE_T table and the COMC_ATTRIBUTE table. Specifically, the error states that a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) exists in the COMC_ATTRIBUTE_T table but does not have a corresponding entry in the COMC_ATTRIBUTE table.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where an attribute is defined in the COMC_ATTRIBUTE_T table but not in the COMC_ATTRIBUTE table. This can happen due to incomplete data migration, manual data entry errors, or issues during data synchronization processes.
  Deletion of Records: If records were deleted from the COMC_ATTRIBUTE table without corresponding deletions in the COMC_ATTRIBUTE_T table, this error can occur.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings or missing configurations in the system can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Integrity:
  
  Verify the entries in both tables (COMC_ATTRIBUTE_T and COMC_ATTRIBUTE) to identify the GUIDs that are causing the issue.
  Use SQL queries to find the specific GUID in COMC_ATTRIBUTE_T that does not exist in COMC_ATTRIBUTE.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Entries:
  
  If the GUID in COMC_ATTRIBUTE_T is valid and should exist in COMC_ATTRIBUTE, you may need to create the corresponding entry in the COMC_ATTRIBUTE table.
  
  
  
  Delete Orphaned Entries:
  
  If the GUID in COMC_ATTRIBUTE_T is not needed, you can consider deleting the orphaned entry from COMC_ATTRIBUTE_T to resolve the inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Data Migration or Synchronization:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration or synchronization process, review the migration logs and processes to ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes to the database, it is advisable to contact SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Tables Involved:
  
  COMC_ATTRIBUTE: This table typically contains the main attributes for the objects in the system.
  COMC_ATTRIBUTE_T: This table usually contains translations or additional information related to the attributes.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the structure of the tables and SE16 (Data Browser) to view the data in the tables.
  
  
  
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your data before making any changes to the database to prevent data loss.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the COM_PR_MDCHECK045 error message in SAP.