How To Fix SCMB_BAPI047 - Error occurred while determining object key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCMB_BAPI - Message Class for SCMB BAPIs

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Error occurred while determining object key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCMB_BAPI047 - Error occurred while determining object key ?

  The SAP error message SCMB_BAPI047, which states "Error occurred while determining object key," typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue with identifying or retrieving the key for a specific object in the system. This can happen during various operations, such as when using BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) or during data processing in SCM.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The object key may not be found due to missing or incorrect data being passed to the BAPI. This could include incorrect identifiers, such as material numbers, order numbers, or other key fields.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SCM system that prevent the proper determination of the object key.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object or data being requested.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with