How To Fix E2040 - Subobject & of & is empty and cannot be saved

E2040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Subobject & of & is empty and cannot be saved

What causes this issue?

The current version of Dictionary object &V2& is incomplete -
sub-object &V1& is missing.

System Response

The system cannot save the Dictionary object.

How to fix this error?

Enter the missing table object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2040 - Subobject & of & is empty and cannot be saved ?

  The SAP error message E2040, which states "Subobject & of & is empty and cannot be saved," typically occurs when you are trying to save a record in SAP that has mandatory fields or subobjects that are not filled in. This error is common in various SAP modules, including SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA, and can occur in different contexts, such as when creating or updating master data, transactional data, or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mandatory Fields Not Filled: The most common cause of this error is that there are mandatory fields in the subobject that have not been filled out. These fields are required for the record to be saved.
  Incomplete Data Entry: If you are working with a hierarchical structure (like a master data record with subrecords), the subobject may not have been properly populated.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the system may require certain fields to be filled that are not