How To Fix RP272 - The corresponding key & with type & in table & is unknown

RP272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 272

• Message text: The corresponding key & with type & in table & is unknown

What causes this issue?

There is no table entry for the correspondence key you have
have entered.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Check the following causes for this error:
1. Table 549B.
2. Specified table.
Read the documentation on the correspondence key field.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP272 - The corresponding key & with type & in table & is unknown ?

  The SAP error message RP272 ("The corresponding key & with type & in table & is unknown") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with infotypes in SAP HR (Human Resources). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific key or entry in a table that is required for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The key or entry that the system is looking for does not exist in the specified table. This could be due to data not being maintained or incorrectly entered.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the infotype or the payroll schema that is causing the system to look for an invalid key.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the target SAP system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may be referencing keys