How To Fix KE187 - System error: &1 was not entered in table &2

KE187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: System error: &1 was not entered in table &2

What causes this issue?

&V1& was not entered in table &V2&. A system error has occurred.

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?

Check whether the upgrade steps up to now have been carried out
correctly. You can continue the upgrade.
Once the upgrade has been completed, execute program program &V3&. If
the error occurs again, contact the hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE187 - System error: &1 was not entered in table &2 ?

  The SAP error message KE187 ("System error: &1 was not entered in table &2") typically indicates that the system is trying to access a record in a specific table that does not exist or has not been properly configured. This error often occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the required entry for the specified object (e.g., cost center, internal order) is not present in the relevant configuration table.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing master data or incorrect settings in the controlling area.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, some necessary entries may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the required