How To Fix M2396 - No update definition exists: & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 396

• Message text: No update definition exists: & & &

What causes this issue?

For the update definition
Client &V1&
Info structure &V2&
Update group &V3&
the XPRA should generate the corresponding update program. However, the
update definitions (client-specific table entries in TMC2D and TMC2K)
are missing.

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 error does not necessarily have to be corrected during the upgrade
run. It can also be corrected later on through the application
(application-specific knowledge is usually required).
You can therefore continue the upgrade run without directly correcting
the error.
Please report the noted errors to the person responsible for the
Logistics Information System (Sales Information System, Purchasing
Information System, Inventory Controlling, etc.). It is essential that
the errors are corrected <ZH>before</> the production startup of the
operative application.
Procedure for rectifying the error:
Please check whether the updating definition already existed in the 2.2
source system (transaction MC25, MC26 - please note the clients!). If
this is not the case, you can ignore the error message.
If the updating definition exists in the source system, then you need
to find out why the table entries were not transported into the 3.0
target system. The table entries can also be transported later using
the normal transport tool. After the transport has been completed, the
update can be regenerated by using transaction MC25. It is not
necessary then to start the XPRA run again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2396 - No update definition exists: & & & ?

  The SAP error message M2396 "No update definition exists: & & &" typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Inventory Management (IM) when there is an issue with the update definition for a specific material or transaction. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary update definition for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Update Definition: The most common cause is that the update definition for the material or transaction type has not been maintained in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not have the necessary update definitions.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material master or related settings can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the update definitions were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), they may not have been included or may have been incorrectly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Update Definitions:
  
  Go to transaction code OMJJ (or SPRO for configuration) and check the update definitions for the relevant movement types or material types.
  Ensure that the necessary update definitions are created and active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Update Definitions:
  
  If the update definition is missing, you may need to create it. This can involve defining how the system should handle updates for specific material movements or transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly references the update definitions. You may need to involve a developer to assist with this.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly transported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or patches available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OMJJ for movement types, MM02 for material master changes, and SPRO for configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error M2396 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not occur again and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the M2396 error in your SAP system.