How To Fix REDB008 - Search for empty IMKEY key in table &1 not permitted

REDB008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REDB - Database Interface

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Search for empty IMKEY key in table &1 not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REDB008 - Search for empty IMKEY key in table &1 not permitted ?

  The SAP error message REDB008 indicates that there is an attempt to search for an empty IMKEY key in a specified table, which is not permitted. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's data retrieval processes, particularly when dealing with database tables that require a valid key for operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Key Value: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to perform a search or operation using an empty or null key (IMKEY) in the specified table.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity where the key is expected to be populated but is not.
  Incorrect Logic in ABAP Code: If there is custom ABAP code or a program that is not handling key values correctly, it may lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings that are not correctly set up, leading to attempts to access data without valid keys.
  
  
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