How To Fix MPE_AHF_MSG020 - ObjType/Act/Process Pnt &1: Source key empty; Operation not possible

MPE_AHF_MSG020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_AHF_MSG - Message Class - Action Hook Framework

• Message number: 020

• Message text: ObjType/Act/Process Pnt &1: Source key empty; Operation not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_AHF_MSG020 - ObjType/Act/Process Pnt &1: Source key empty; Operation not possible ?

  The SAP error message MPE_AHF_MSG020 indicates that there is an issue with a specific object type, action, or process point where the source key is empty, making the operation impossible. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where data integrity is crucial for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the source key, which is a critical identifier for the operation being performed, is not populated. This could happen due to:
  
  Incomplete master data setup.
  Data transfer issues where the source key was not correctly populated during data migration or integration.
  User error in data entry or configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not correctly set up, leading to the inability to retrieve or use the source key.
  
  
  Process Flow Issues: The error may also occur if the process flow is not correctly defined,