How To Fix TU268 - INTERNAL: No entry in table SH_TAB for contract &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 268

• Message text: INTERNAL: No entry in table SH_TAB for contract &1

What causes this issue?

The system could not find an entry for contract &V1& in the internal
table (SH_TAB) of the budget billing plan object.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISU_SAP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU268 - INTERNAL: No entry in table SH_TAB for contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message TU268 "INTERNAL: No entry in table SH_TAB for contract &1" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding entry in the SH_TAB table for the specified contract number. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to process a contract in the SAP system that has not been properly set up or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Entry: The contract number specified does not exist in the SH_TAB table, which is used for storing contract-related data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to incomplete transactions or data migration issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the contract data.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle the specific type of contract being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Contract Existence: Verify that the contract number exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like VA43 (Display Contract) or VA42 (Change Contract) to see if the contract is available.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the database to ensure that all necessary entries are present. This may involve checking related tables or running specific SAP reports.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the contract data. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Recreate the Entry: If the contract is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA43, VA42, and others related to contract management.
  Database Tables: Understand the structure of the SH_TAB table and its relationship with other tables in the SAP system.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to contract management and error handling for more insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the TU268 error message in SAP.