How To Fix /PLMB/BA_SAM003 - Missing entries in database table &1 for object type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_SAM -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Missing entries in database table &1 for object type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SAM003 - Missing entries in database table &1 for object type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SAM003 Missing entries in database table &1 for object type &2 typically indicates that the system is trying to access a database table for a specific object type, but it cannot find the necessary entries. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or related modules.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the required entries in the specified database table (denoted by &1) for the given object type (denoted by &2) do not exist. This could be due to data not being created, deleted, or not being properly migrated during a system upgrade or data transfer.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues where the system is not set up correctly to recognize or link the object type to the necessary entries in the database.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the data, leading to the appearance of missing entries.
  
  
  System Bugs: In some cases, this could be due to bugs in the SAP system or specific transactions that are not functioning as intended.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Existence: Verify if the entries for the specified object type exist in the database table. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to look up the table and check for the required entries.
  
  
  Data Creation: If the entries are indeed missing, you may need to create them manually or through a data import process, depending on the context of the error.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the object type and ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve reviewing customizing settings in SPRO or related transactions.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP notes and documentation related to the specific error message. There may be known issues or patches available that address this error.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to help them diagnose the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE16, SPRO, and SU53 for data dictionary, data browsing, configuration, and authorization checks, respectively.
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to the error message or the specific object type and table involved.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.