How To Fix DMWB_MSG080 - Define reference table and reference field first

DMWB_MSG080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMWB_MSG - Messages of Document Modeling Workbench

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Define reference table and reference field first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMWB_MSG080 - Define reference table and reference field first ?

  The SAP error message DMWB_MSG080 ("Define reference table and reference field first") typically occurs in the context of Data Migration Workbench (DMWB) or when working with data migration projects in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires you to define a reference table and a reference field before proceeding with the data migration process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to create or modify a data migration object without specifying the necessary reference table and reference field.
  The reference table and field are essential for establishing relationships between the data being migrated and existing data in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Data Migration Workbench:
  
  Go to the Data Migration Workbench in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Define Reference Table:
  
  Navigate to the section where you can define the reference table.
  Select the appropriate table that contains the data you want to reference. This could be a master data table or any other