How To Fix /SMB/FUNCTION_SWITCH027 - Foreign key check switched on

/SMB/FUNCTION_SWITCH027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/FUNCTION_SWITCH -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Foreign key check switched on

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/SMB/FUNCTION_SWITCH027 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/FUNCTION_SWITCH027 Foreign key check switched on typically indicates that a foreign key constraint is being violated in the context of a database operation. This error is often encountered when trying to insert or update records in a table where the foreign key relationship is not satisfied.
  
  Cause:
  
  Foreign Key Constraint: The error arises when you attempt to insert or update a record in a child table that references a parent table, but the corresponding record in the parent table does not exist.
  Data Integrity: The foreign key check is a mechanism to ensure data integrity. If the foreign key check is enabled, the system will prevent operations that would lead to orphaned records in the child table.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the error can occur due to misconfiguration in the data model or incorrect data being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Parent Table: Ensure that the record you are trying to reference in the parent