How To Fix EM161 - Error processing legacy system key &1 for referenced migration object &2

EM161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Error processing legacy system key &1 for referenced migration object &2

What causes this issue?

An error occured while you were processing the data for referenced
migration object &V2& for legacy system key &V1&.

System Response

Processing of the data record is terminated. The error file is updated.

How to fix this error?

Read the error description in the log. Correct the data record in the
import file.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 EM161 - Error processing legacy system key &1 for referenced migration object &2 ?

  The SAP error message EM161 typically occurs during the migration process when there is an issue with the legacy system key associated with a migration object. This error indicates that the system is unable to process the specified legacy system key for the referenced migration object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Legacy System Key: The legacy system key provided may not exist or may be incorrectly formatted.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being migrated, such as missing or incorrect entries in the source system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The migration object may not be properly configured in the SAP system, leading to issues in processing the legacy data.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the migration may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the specified legacy system key.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Legacy System Key: Check the legacy system key for correctness. Ensure that it exists in the source system and is formatted correctly.
  Check Migration Object Configuration: Review