How To Fix M2477 - & : source table & for date for event & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 477

• Message text: & : source table & for date for event & does not exist

What causes this issue?

With the update rules definition, the date field &V1& was used as the
source table. This source table, however, is not available for the
event &V2&.

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?

Please specify a source table that is suitable for the event &V2&.
A list of allowed source tables will appear when the F4 Help is used.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2477 - & : source table & for date for event & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M2477 typically indicates that there is an issue with the source table for a specific event date in the Material Management (MM) module. This error often arises when the system is unable to find the necessary data for a given material or event, which can be due to various reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The source table for the specified event date does not contain any entries. This could happen if the data has not been created or if it has been deleted.
  Incorrect Date: The date specified in the error message may not correspond to any existing records in the source table.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper creation or retrieval of data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data in the source table.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Existence: Verify if the data for the specified event date exists in the source table. You can do this by running a query or using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables.
  Correct Date: Ensure that the date you are using is correct and corresponds to the expected records. If necessary, adjust the date to a valid one.
  Data Creation: If the data is missing, you may need to create the necessary entries in the source table. This could involve running a transaction that generates the required data.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the event and the source table to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or others depending on the context of the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to error M2477. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the M2477 error in SAP.