How To Fix MRBW004 - Shadow entry for document item missing

MRBW004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MRBW - Extraction to BW

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Shadow entry for document item missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MRBW004 - Shadow entry for document item missing ?

  The SAP error message MRBW004, which states "Shadow entry for document item missing," typically occurs in the context of the Material Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with the Material Document and its associated postings. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding shadow entry for a document item that is expected to exist in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause of this error is data inconsistency in the database. This can happen if there are issues during the posting of material documents, such as incomplete transactions or system interruptions.
  Missing Entries: The shadow entry, which is a record that should exist in the database for the material document item, may have been deleted or not created due to a previous error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might interfere with the standard behavior of the material document processing.
  Transport Issues: