How To Fix /IBX/PE_RUN_INFO006 - Value type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBX/PE_RUN_INFO -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Value type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBX/PE_RUN_INFO006 - Value type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /IBX/PE_RUN_INFO006 Value type &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a value type that has not been defined or does not exist in the context of the operation being performed. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP applications that deal with performance evaluation, reporting, or analytics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The value type referenced by &1 may not have been configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect Input: The value type might have been incorrectly specified in the transaction or report being executed.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to the system not recognizing the value type.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check if the value type exists in the configuration settings.
  Ensure that the value type is correctly defined in the relevant application area (e.g., performance evaluation, reporting).
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Review the input parameters in the transaction or report where the error occurred. Ensure that the value type is correctly specified and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the data that might be causing the issue.
  If applicable, check for any missing master data that might be required for the value type.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or application you are working with. There may be specific instructions or known issues related to the value type.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access configuration settings (e.g., SPRO for customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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.