How To Fix LBK_UPGRD015 - Table &1 contains a record with LETYP = ' '. XPRA cannot be executed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LBK_UPGRD - Messages for Log Book Upgrade from DIMP471 to ECC DIMP 500

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Table &1 contains a record with LETYP = ' '. XPRA cannot be executed.

What causes this issue?

The database table 'DIACL_LETYP_T' contains a record with key LETYP = '
'. The XPRA cannot be executed.

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?

Delete this record and re-execute this report.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LBK_UPGRD015 - Table &1 contains a record with LETYP = ' '. XPRA cannot be executed. ?

  The SAP error message LBK_UPGRD015 indicates that during an upgrade process, the system has encountered a record in a specific table (denoted as &1 in the error message) that has an empty value for the field LETYPE (Logistics Execution Type). This situation prevents the execution of the XPRA (cross-application program) that is part of the upgrade process.
  Cause:
  The root cause of this error is that the table in question contains records that do not meet the expected data integrity requirements. Specifically, the LETYPE field should not be empty, as it is likely a critical field for the processing of logistics data. The presence of records with an empty LETYPE indicates that there may be incomplete or incorrect data in the system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you will need to take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Table: Determine which table is referenced in the error message. The &1 placeholder will be replaced with the actual table name in the error log.
  
  
  Check Records: Execute a query on the identified table to find records with an empty LETYPE. You can use a SQL query or transaction code (like SE16 or SE11) to inspect the data.
  Example SQL query:
  SELECT * FROM <table_name> WHERE LETYP IS NULL OR LETYP = '';
  
  
  Correct the Data: Once you have identified the records with an empty LETYPE, you will need to either:
  
  Update these records to provide a valid LETYPE value.
  Delete the records if they are not needed and do not have any dependencies.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Upgrade: After correcting the data, you can attempt to re-run the upgrade process. Ensure that you have backups and that you are following your organization's change management procedures.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about what values are valid for LETYPE, consult the SAP documentation or your functional team to understand the implications of the changes you are making.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your data before making any changes, especially in a production environment.
  Testing: If possible, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE16 (Data Browser) and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for data inspection and modification.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LBK_UPGRD015 error and proceed with your SAP upgrade.