How To Fix RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON023 - No entry found for & in global settings tables.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON - Central Person

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No entry found for & in global settings tables.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON023 - No entry found for & in global settings tables. ?

  The SAP error message RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON023 indicates that there is no entry found for a specific value in the global settings tables related to the SAP Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a configuration or setting that has not been defined or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the required configuration for the specific entity (like a person, role, or organizational unit) has not been set up in the global settings tables.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect value being referenced in the transaction or report that is causing the system to look for a non-existent entry.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain settings, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Global Settings: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under the RPM settings) and verify that the necessary entries exist. This may include checking tables like RPM_CENTRAL_PERSON or other related configuration tables.
  Ensure that the specific entity (e.g., person ID, role) is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: 
  
  Review the input data for any typos or incorrect values. Ensure that the value being referenced in the transaction is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: 
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the global settings. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the RPM module and the relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in checking configurations, such as SPRO for configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the RPM module for any known issues or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.