How To Fix S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY171 - The BC Set contains incomplete data records for table/view &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY - IMG Activity

• Message number: 171

• Message text: The BC Set contains incomplete data records for table/view &1

What causes this issue?

The current BC Set contains incomplete data records for table/view &V1&.
The BC Set was created by automatic customizing recording, in which the
key fields, but not the data fields of the recorded data records are put
in the BC Set.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Call the BC Set in change mode in the BC Set maintenance transaction, to
complete the data records in table/view &V1&. All incomplete data
records (all tables/views in the BC Set) are completed automatically,
i.e. the data fields which correspond to the key fields, are filled.
<ZH>Automatic BC Set completion</>:
Use the client in which the customizing was recorded. The data records
may have changed since the automatic customizing recording, i.e. they no
longer have the same status as at the time of recording the BC Set.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY171 - The BC Set contains incomplete data records for table/view &1 ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY171 indicates that there are incomplete data records in a Business Configuration Set (BC Set) for a specific table or view. This error typically arises during the activation or transport of BC Sets, which are used to manage configuration settings in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Data Records: The BC Set may have been created with missing or incomplete entries for certain fields in the specified table or view.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the BC Set from being activated properly.
  Transport Issues: If the BC Set was transported from another system, it might not have all the necessary data or dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the BC Set:
  
  Use transaction code SIMG or SIMG_CFMENU to access the Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant BC Set.
  Review the entries in the BC Set to identify any missing or incomplete records.
  
  
  
  Complete Missing Data:
  
  If you find incomplete records, you will need to complete the missing data. This may involve entering the required values for the fields that are currently empty or incorrect.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data in the BC Set is consistent with the requirements of the target system. This may involve checking for dependencies or related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Recreate the BC Set:
  
  If the BC Set is significantly corrupted or incomplete, consider recreating it from scratch, ensuring that all necessary data is included.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the BC Set was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process. You may need to re-transport the BC Set or manually adjust the data in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific BC Set and the error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with details about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SIMG, SIMG_CFMENU, and SE11 (Data Dictionary) to analyze the structure of the table/view in question.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific BC Set or error message for any known issues or patches.
  Testing: After making changes, test the activation of the BC Set in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the S_CUS_IMG_ACTIVITY171 error message.