How To Fix RPM_UTILITIES005 - Obsolete entry in table &

RPM_UTILITIES005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_UTILITIES - Messages for Tools and Utilities

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Obsolete entry in table &

What causes this issue?

Each object in table &v1& requires a matching record in table &v4&. If
such a record does not exist in &v4&, then it is very likely that the
record in &v1& is obsolete.

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

Source table of this check:
Table: &v1&
GUID: &V2&
Target table of this check:
Table: &v4&
GUID: &V2&
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System Response

How to fix this error?

Possible solution for this problem:
If the record in table &v1& refers to an obsolete object then the
record in &v1& could be deleted. In repair mode the program allows you
to delete the obsolete record.
Possibly the record in &v4& was deleted in error. In this case the
error should be correct by creating the &v4& record again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPM_UTILITIES005 - Obsolete entry in table & ?

  The SAP error message RPM_UTILITIES005, which indicates "Obsolete entry in table &," typically arises in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module. This error suggests that there is an entry in a specific table that is no longer valid or has been marked as obsolete.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The entry in the specified table may have been marked as obsolete due to data integrity issues, such as inconsistencies or corruption in the database.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration or updates to the system may have rendered certain entries obsolete.
  Deletion of Related Data: If related data or dependencies have been deleted or modified, it can lead to entries being marked as obsolete.
  System Upgrades: After an upgrade, certain entries may no longer be relevant or compatible with the new system version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Table: Identify the specific table mentioned in the error message. Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to examine