How To Fix EEDMCOM071 - Entry Without Profile Number (PROFILE) in Table PROFILEVALUES

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMCOM - Messages for EDM Communication Components

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Entry Without Profile Number (PROFILE) in Table PROFILEVALUES

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMCOM071 - Entry Without Profile Number (PROFILE) in Table PROFILEVALUES ?

  The SAP error message EEDMCOM071 indicates that there is an entry in the table PROFILEVALUES that does not have an associated profile number. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Data Management or Master Data Management (MDM) functionalities, where profiles are used to manage and categorize data.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Profile Number: An entry in the PROFILEVALUES table is created without a corresponding profile number, which is required for the system to identify the profile associated with the value.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to manual entries, data imports, or migrations that did not properly link values to their profiles.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the system settings related to profiles and their values can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the contents of the PROFILEVALUES table.
  Identify the entries that are missing a profile number.
  
  
  
  Correct the Entries:
  
  If you find entries without a profile number, you can either delete them if they are not needed or update them with the correct profile number.
  Ensure that the profile number exists in the PROFILE table.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement data validation checks during data entry or import processes to prevent this issue from occurring in the future.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to profiles and their values in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) can be useful for checking the relevant tables.
  Tables Involved: 
  
  PROFILE: Contains the profile definitions.
  PROFILEVALUES: Contains the values associated with the profiles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the EEDMCOM071 error in your SAP system.