How To Fix OB006 - No valid entry in table & for the combination of & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No valid entry in table & for the combination of & & &

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine certain excise duty data due to the lack of
a table entry during configuration.

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?

Check your screen entries and/or the identified table entries.
If you have the necessary authorization you may select from the tables
below, otherwise contact your system administrator.
Table OIH01 - External Excise Duty rates
Table OIH07 - Allowed combinations of excise duty group and Handling
type
Table OIH10 - Handling type / Tax status
Table OIH11 - Sales/distribution defaults

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB006 - No valid entry in table & for the combination of & & & ?

  The SAP error message OB006 indicates that there is no valid entry in the specified table for the combination of the parameters provided. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with configuration settings related to document types, account types, or other financial settings.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The required configuration for the specified combination of parameters (like company code, document type, etc.) is not set up in the system.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters being used in the transaction may be incorrect or not matching any existing entries in the relevant configuration tables.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in related tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OB006 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., OBY6 for document types, OB52 for posting periods, etc.) and verify that the necessary entries exist for the combination of parameters causing the error.
  Ensure that the company code, document type, and other relevant fields are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Parameters:
  
  Double-check the parameters you are using in the transaction. Make sure they are correct and correspond to valid entries in the configuration tables.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported successfully and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction or configuration you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program flow to identify where the error is being triggered and what specific combination of parameters is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for document types), OB52 (for posting periods), and others that may be related to your specific configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the OB006 error.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OB006 error in your SAP system.