How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS008 - Foreign key not found in parent table; contact system admin

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS - Message Class for IMDS

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Foreign key not found in parent table; contact system admin

What causes this issue?

An inconsistency in the database occured.
The foreign key (GUID) that is in the child table does not exist in the
parent table:
Parent table: &V1&
Child table: &V2&
GUID: &V3&

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Correct the inconsistency of the database.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS008 - Foreign key not found in parent table; contact system admin ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS008 indicates that there is a foreign key constraint violation in the database. This typically means that the system is trying to reference a record in a parent table that does not exist. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with data integrity in SAP modules related to product compliance, such as EH&S (Environment, Health, and Safety) or Product Safety.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parent Record: The most common cause is that the record in the parent table that the foreign key is trying to reference does not exist. This could happen if the parent record was deleted or never created.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during an upgrade, some records may not have been transferred correctly, leading to missing references.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration or settings in the system can lead to foreign key relationships not being properly established.
  User Input Errors: Users may have entered data incorrectly, leading to references to non-existent records.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Parent Table: Identify the parent table that the foreign key is referencing and check if the required record exists. You can do this by querying the database or using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser).
  Data Correction: If the parent record is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted unintentionally.
  Review Data Migration: If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration logs and ensure that all necessary records were transferred correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  Contact System Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your system administrator or SAP support for assistance. They may need to investigate further or apply a patch if it’s a known issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), and SE37 (Function Module) to help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific module you are working with. SAP Notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program execution to see where the error is occurring and gather more context about the data being processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.