How To Fix /PLMI/PPEENG523 - Incorrect customizing entry in table &1; type not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPEENG -

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Incorrect customizing entry in table &1; type not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPEENG523 - Incorrect customizing entry in table &1; type not specified ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPEENG523 Incorrect customizing entry in table &1; type not specified typically indicates that there is a problem with the configuration settings in the specified customizing table. This error often arises when the system expects a certain type of entry in the table, but it is either missing or incorrectly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The required configuration entry for a specific type is not present in the customizing table.
  Incorrect Entry: The entry exists but is not correctly defined, such as missing required fields or having invalid values.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there might have been issues during the transport process that led to incomplete or incorrect entries.
  Version Mismatch: The error may also occur if there is a mismatch between the version of the customizing table and the version of the application or module being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the specific table mentioned in the error message.
  Verify that all required entries are present and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Missing or Incorrect Entries:
  
  If you find that an entry is missing, create it with the correct parameters.
  If an entry is incorrect, modify it to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module or application to understand the required configuration for the table in question.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Notes database for any relevant notes that might address this specific error message or provide guidance on the configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), or SPRO (Customizing) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant details about your configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PLMI/PPEENG523.