How To Fix /SAPPO/MSG002 - Message is incomplete or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPO/MSG -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Message is incomplete or does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPO/MSG002 - Message is incomplete or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPO/MSG002 Message is incomplete or does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a message that is either not defined in the system or is incomplete. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of a program, transaction, or when trying to display a message that should be part of a specific application.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Message Definition: The message you are trying to access has not been defined in the message class.
  Incomplete Message: The message exists but is not fully defined (e.g., missing text or parameters).
  Incorrect Message Class: The program or transaction is referencing the wrong message class.
  Transport Issues: If the message was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, lack of proper authorizations can lead to incomplete message displays.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Message Class:
  
  Go to transaction SE91 (Message Class) and check if the message number exists in the specified message class.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the program.
  
  
  
  Define or Complete the Message:
  
  If the message exists but is incomplete, you can edit it in SE91 to provide the necessary text and parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Logic:
  
  Check the program or transaction code that is generating the error to ensure it is referencing the correct message class and number.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the message was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that all necessary objects are present.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the message class and the associated messages.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the program to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Classes: In SAP, messages are organized into message classes, which are collections of related messages. Each message class has a unique identifier.
  Transaction SE91: This transaction is used to manage message classes and their messages.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific message class or program you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.