How To Fix EP053 - Key for transferred record is incomplete

EP053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EP - Messages for Posting Area

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Key for transferred record is incomplete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EP053 - Key for transferred record is incomplete ?

  The SAP error message EP053 ("Key for transferred record is incomplete") typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, such as when importing or exporting data between systems or during batch processing. This error indicates that the key fields required to uniquely identify a record are not fully populated or are missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Fields: The record being processed does not have all the necessary key fields filled in. Key fields are essential for identifying records uniquely in the database.
  Incorrect Mapping: During data transfer, the mapping of fields may not be correctly defined, leading to incomplete key information.
  Data Integrity Issues: The source data may have integrity issues, such as missing values or incorrect formats.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the data being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Fields: Review the data being transferred to ensure that all required key fields are populated. This