How To Fix IRW_LT043 - Header entry does not exist (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IRW_LT - ILM LT

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Header entry does not exist (see long text)

What causes this issue?

Header entry does not exist

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The header entry is the row with the lowest sequence number in the
structure definitions.
The parent table and child table entries should be the same for the
header entry in the structure definition.
There should be only one header entry in any structure definitions.
In the example, you can see the SFLIGHT is the Header entry
Sequence Parent Table Child Table
009 SFLIGHT SFLIGHT
010 SFLIGHT SBOOK

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IRW_LT043 - Header entry does not exist (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message IRW_LT043, which states "Header entry does not exist," typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with transfer orders, delivery documents, or similar processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the header entry for a document that is being referenced.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document: The header document (such as a transfer order or delivery) may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Document Number: The document number being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the document.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries due to a failed transaction or data corruption.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed (e.g., it may be completed or canceled).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Document Existence: Check if the document