How To Fix GENFM_MENA009 - Header and Footer ID: &1 does not exist in table: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GENFM_MENA - General Funds Management messages for MENA

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Header and Footer ID: &1 does not exist in table: &2

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GENFM_MENA009 - Header and Footer ID: &1 does not exist in table: &2 ?

  The SAP error message GENFM_MENA009 indicates that a specific Header and Footer ID does not exist in the specified table. This error typically arises in the context of document management or form printing within SAP, where the system is trying to retrieve a header or footer configuration that has not been defined or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The Header and Footer ID specified in the error message is not defined in the relevant configuration table.
  Incorrect ID: The ID being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  Data Deletion: The header/footer configuration may have been deleted or not created in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where header and footer settings are defined.
  Verify if the Header and Footer ID exists in the specified table.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Header/Footer:
  
  If the ID does not exist, you may need to create a new header/footer configuration.
  If it exists but is not correctly set up, update the configuration as needed.
  
  
  
  Verify ID:
  
  Double-check the ID being used in the transaction or program that triggered the error. Ensure it is correctly spelled and formatted.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the relevant objects were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to manage header and footer configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing) to investigate the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to form printing and document management, which may provide further context on header and footer configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.