How To Fix /GSINS/INSH_MSG041 - Data does not exist for external transfer with key &1, &2, &3, &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/INSH_MSG -

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Data does not exist for external transfer with key &1, &2, &3, &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GSINS/INSH_MSG041 - Data does not exist for external transfer with key &1, &2, &3, &4 ?

  The SAP error message /GSINS/INSH_MSG041 indicates that there is no data available for an external transfer with the specified key parameters. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or Inventory Management modules when trying to process a transfer or movement of goods.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Data: The specified key parameters (e.g., document number, item number, etc.) do not correspond to any existing records in the system. This could happen if the data was deleted or if the transfer was not created correctly.
  
  
  Incorrect Key Parameters: The key parameters provided in the transaction may be incorrect or incomplete. This could be due to user input errors or issues in the data transfer process.
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like an external warehouse management system), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the data related to the external transfer.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Key Parameters: Check the key parameters provided in the transaction. Ensure that they are correct and correspond to existing records in the system.
  
  
  Check Data Existence: Use transaction codes like MB51 (Material Document List) or MB03 (Display Material Document) to verify if the data exists for the specified keys.
  
  
  Review Transfer Process: If the transfer was supposed to be created, review the process that generates the transfer to ensure it was executed correctly.
  
  
  Check for Deletions: Investigate if the data was deleted or if there were any changes made to the records that could affect the transfer.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check system logs or application logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the external transfer.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., EWM, Inventory Management) for more context on external transfers and data handling.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.