How To Fix SPRX284 - Check orphaned SPROXDAT entries:&1 entries without entry in SPROXHDR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPRX - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Check orphaned SPROXDAT entries:&1 entries without entry in SPROXHDR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPRX284 - Check orphaned SPROXDAT entries:&1 entries without entry in SPROXHDR ?

  The SAP error message SPRX284 indicates that there are orphaned entries in the SPROXDAT table, which means that there are entries in this table that do not have a corresponding entry in the SPROXHDR table. This situation can occur due to various reasons, such as incomplete or failed transport requests, inconsistencies during system upgrades, or manual deletions.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Transport Requests: If a transport request was not fully processed or was interrupted, it might leave behind orphaned entries.
  Manual Deletions: If entries were manually deleted from the SPROXHDR table without corresponding updates in SPROXDAT, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  System Upgrades or Migrations: During system upgrades or migrations, data inconsistencies can occur if the migration scripts do not handle all dependencies correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Orphaned Entries:
  
  Use the following SQL query to identify orphaned entries:
  SELECT * FROM SPROXDAT WHERE NOT EXISTS (SELECT * FROM SPROXHDR WHERE SPROXDAT.FIELD_NAME = SPROXHDR.FIELD_NAME);
  
  Replace FIELD_NAME with the appropriate key field that links the two tables.
  
  
  
  Delete Orphaned Entries:
  
  If you confirm that the entries in SPROXDAT are indeed orphaned, you can delete them. However, ensure you have a backup before performing any deletions.
  Use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to delete orphaned entries safely.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Check:
  
  Review the transport requests that might have caused the issue. Ensure that all requests are properly imported and that there are no pending requests.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the relevant tables using transaction SE11 or SE14 to ensure that all entries are correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific issue. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may help in resolving temporary inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SPROXDAT: This table typically contains data related to customizing settings in SAP.
  SPROXHDR: This table usually holds header information for customizing requests.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), and SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) for managing database objects and transport requests.
  
  Important Note:
  Always ensure that you have proper backups and, if necessary, consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support before making changes to the database to avoid unintended consequences.