How To Fix DMC_RT_MSG138 - Record &1 is a parent without children

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_RT_MSG - DMC: Runtime Object Messages

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Record &1 is a parent without children

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMC_RT_MSG138 - Record &1 is a parent without children ?

  The SAP error message DMC_RT_MSG138 ("Record &1 is a parent without children") typically occurs in the context of data management, particularly when working with hierarchical data structures in SAP Data Management or SAP Data Intelligence. This error indicates that a record (or node) in a hierarchical structure is identified as a parent but does not have any associated child records.
  Cause:
  
  
  Hierarchical Structure: The record in question is expected to have child records associated with it, but none exist. This can happen if:
  
  The data was not loaded correctly.
  There is a mismatch in the data relationships.
  The parent record was created without any corresponding child records.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity, such as missing foreign key relationships or incorrect data entries that lead to the absence of child records.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the data model may not be set up correctly to reflect the intended parent-child relationships.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Relationships: Verify the data relationships in your source data. Ensure that the parent record should indeed have child records and that they are correctly defined in the data source.
  
  
  Data Load Process: If you are loading data into SAP, check the data load process to ensure that child records are being loaded correctly. You may need to adjust the data extraction or transformation logic to ensure that child records are created.
  
  
  Data Validation: Perform data validation checks to identify any missing child records. This may involve querying the database or using data profiling tools to analyze the data structure.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration of your data model in SAP to ensure that it accurately reflects the intended relationships. This may involve checking settings in SAP Data Intelligence or other relevant modules.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data processing workflows to catch and log such issues, allowing for easier troubleshooting in the future.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Data Management or Data Intelligence for more details on hierarchical data structures and error handling.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.