How To Fix ME055 - In Table & , entry & & & is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 055

• Message text: In Table & , entry & & & is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME055 - In Table & , entry & & & is missing ?

  The SAP error message ME055 typically indicates that there is a missing entry in a specific table related to purchasing documents. This error often arises when the system is trying to access a record that does not exist in the relevant table, which can lead to issues in processing purchase orders, purchase requisitions, or other related documents.
  Cause:
  The error message ME055 ("In Table &, entry & & & is missing") usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Master Data: The required master data (like vendor, material, or purchasing info record) is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the purchasing module that prevent the system from finding the necessary entries.
  Data Inconsistency: Data inconsistencies or corruption in the database can lead to missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME055 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the relevant master data (vendor, material, purchasing info records) exists in the system.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MK03 (Display Vendor), or ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record) to check if the entries are present.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Data:
  
  If you find that the required data is missing, create or update the necessary entries using the appropriate transaction codes (e.g., MM01 for creating materials, MK01 for creating vendors).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the purchasing module to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve reviewing settings in SPRO (Customizing) related to purchasing.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data inconsistencies. You can use transaction codes like SE11 to check table entries directly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance on resolving specific issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master data and configuration in the purchasing module.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation for detailed information on purchasing processes and error handling.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ME055 error in your SAP system.