How To Fix FDM_MIRROR073 - Tab. FDM_COMP_MIRROR: external key (&1, &2, &3) not present

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_MIRROR - Mirror System Messages

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Tab. FDM_COMP_MIRROR: external key (&1, &2, &3) not present

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_MIRROR073 - Tab. FDM_COMP_MIRROR: external key (&1, &2, &3) not present ?

  The SAP error message FDM_MIRROR073 indicates that there is an issue with the external key in the FDM_COMP_MIRROR table. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Data Management (FDM) when the system is unable to find a corresponding external key that is expected to be present in the database.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the external key specified (represented by placeholders &1, &2, &3) is not found in the FDM_COMP_MIRROR table. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The external key may have been deleted or not properly created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data mapping or integration settings that leads to the external key not being generated or recognized.
  Timing Issues: If the data is being processed in a sequence, there might be a timing issue where the external key is expected to be available but is not yet created.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing keys.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check External Key: Verify that the external key you are trying to use is indeed present in the FDM_COMP_MIRROR table. You can do this by querying the table directly in the database.
  
  
  Data Integrity Check: Ensure that the data integrity is maintained. Check if there are any inconsistencies in the data that might have led to the absence of the external key.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the FDM and ensure that the mappings and integrations are correctly set up.
  
  
  Reprocess Data: If the external key is missing due to a timing issue, try reprocessing the data or running the relevant jobs again to see if the key gets created.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about why the external key is missing.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  FDM (Financial Data Management): This is a module in SAP that helps in managing financial data across different systems.
  FDM_COMP_MIRROR Table: This table is used to store mirrored data for financial components, including external keys that link to other data sources.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.