How To Fix SEPM_BOR_MESSAGES021 - Consumer problem: Invalid BOR key [&1] in BAPI data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPM_BOR_MESSAGES - EPM: Messages for BOR objects, e.g. Product ( SEPM0002 )

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Consumer problem: Invalid BOR key [&1] in BAPI data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPM_BOR_MESSAGES021 - Consumer problem: Invalid BOR key [&1] in BAPI data ?

  The SAP error message SEPM_BOR_MESSAGES021 indicates that there is a problem with the Business Object Repository (BOR) key being used in a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) call. Specifically, the error message states that the BOR key provided is invalid, which means that the system cannot find a corresponding object for the key you are trying to use.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect BOR Key: The key provided in the BAPI call does not match any existing entries in the BOR.
  Data Consistency Issues: The data in the system may have been changed or deleted, leading to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object associated with the BOR key.
  Incorrect BAPI Usage: The BAPI may not be called correctly, or the parameters may not be set up properly.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify the BOR Key: Check the BOR key you are using in the BAPI call. Ensure that it is correct and corresponds to an existing object in the system.
  
  
  Check Object Existence: Use transaction SWO1 (Business Object Builder) to verify that the object associated with the BOR key exists and is active.
  
  
  Review BAPI Documentation: Ensure that you are using the BAPI correctly. Check the documentation for the BAPI to confirm that you are passing the correct parameters and that the BOR key is being used in the right context.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the BAPI has the necessary authorizations to access the object associated with the BOR key.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the BAPI call to see the exact point of failure and the values being passed.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates related to the BAPI or the specific error message.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand its parameters and expected input.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWO1 (Business Object Builder) and SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the BAPI and its implementation.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.