How To Fix /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP102 - Entry &1 does not exist in table &2 (record &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Entry &1 does not exist in table &2 (record &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP102 - Entry &1 does not exist in table &2 (record &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/RUNTIME_ABAP102 Entry &1 does not exist in table &2 (record &3) typically indicates that the system is trying to access a record in a database table that does not exist. This can happen for various reasons, such as data inconsistencies, missing entries, or issues with the application logic.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The entry identified by the key (parameter &1) does not exist in the specified table (parameter &2). This could be due to data not being created, deleted, or not being properly migrated.
  Incorrect Key: The key being used to access the table might be incorrect or malformed.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database due to failed transactions or improper data handling.
  Application Logic Error: The program or transaction may have a bug that leads to an attempt to access a non-existent record.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Existence: Verify if the entry with the specified key exists in the specified table. You can do this by executing a simple SELECT query in the SAP database.
  SELECT * FROM <table_name> WHERE <key_field> = '<key_value>'.
  
  Data Correction: If the entry is missing and should exist, you may need to create it manually or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  Review Application Logic: If the error is due to application logic, review the code to ensure that the correct keys are being used and that the logic for accessing the database is sound.
  Check for Data Migration Issues: If this error occurred after a data migration, ensure that all necessary data was migrated correctly.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more details about the error and any related issues that might provide additional context.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the table and SE16 (Data Browser) to view the data in the table.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can set breakpoints and debug the program to see where the error is occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.