How To Fix /PLMB/BA_SAM006 - Missing entries in interface table IT_SAM_OBJTP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_SAM -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Missing entries in interface table IT_SAM_OBJTP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SAM006 - Missing entries in interface table IT_SAM_OBJTP ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SAM006 Missing entries in interface table IT_SAM_OBJTP typically indicates that there are missing entries in the interface table that is used for the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module, specifically related to the object types that are expected in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the necessary configuration for object types in the PLM module has not been completed. This could be due to missing entries in the customizing settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to look for entries that do not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it is possible that some necessary entries were not transported correctly.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain object types, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings: 
  
  Go to the customizing settings for PLM and verify that all necessary object types are defined in the interface table IT_SAM_OBJTP.
  You can access this through transaction SPRO and navigate to the relevant PLM settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Entries:
  
  If you identify that certain object types are indeed missing, you can manually add them to the interface table. This may require the help of a functional consultant or someone with the appropriate authorizations.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that all necessary data is present and correct. This can often be done through specific reports or transactions in SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the object types in question.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to PLM and the specific object types you are working with.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.