How To Fix RMPS_AUTH012 - Error in foreign key test with value &1 in table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_AUTH - Authorization Control in Records Management

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error in foreign key test with value &1 in table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_AUTH012 - Error in foreign key test with value &1 in table &2 ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_AUTH012 indicates that there is an issue with a foreign key constraint in the database. This error typically arises when a value being inserted or updated in a table does not correspond to an existing value in the referenced table. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Foreign Key Constraint Violation: The error occurs when the system attempts to insert or update a record in a table (denoted as &2) with a value (&1) that does not exist in the corresponding foreign key table. This means that the value being referenced is not valid or does not exist in the parent table.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: This can happen due to data integrity issues, such as:
  
  Missing records in the parent table.
  Incorrect data entry or data migration issues.
  Changes in the structure of the database that have not been properly managed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Foreign Key Relationship: Identify the foreign key relationship between the two tables involved. You can do this by checking the data dictionary (SE11) for the table definitions.
  
  
  Verify the Value: Check the value (&1) that is causing the error. Ensure that this value exists in the parent table that the foreign key references.
  
  
  Insert Missing Records: If the value does not exist in the parent table, you may need to insert the missing record into the parent table.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the value is incorrect, correct the data entry in the application or the data import process that is causing the issue.
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks: Run consistency checks on your data to ensure that all foreign key relationships are valid. This can help identify other potential issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), or SE14 (Database Utility) to investigate the tables and their relationships.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program or transaction that is causing the error to get more context on the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RMPS_AUTH012 error and implement a solution to resolve it.