How To Fix UACE016 - Key (&1) is incomplete for type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UACE - Costing Engine

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Key (&1) is incomplete for type &2

What causes this issue?

You are importing data from a non-SAP system. The import creates objects
of type &V2&. However, of the key fields of this object type, the system
was only able to import the field &V1&.

System Response

The import cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Notify your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the key of object type &V2& (in IMG go to Costing Solutions -
Structures - Maintain Costing Structures for Data Basis). Then, go to
the mapping of the imported fields and add the missing key fields (in
IMG go to Costing Solutions - Import - Import from R/3 - Assign Fields).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UACE016 - Key (&1) is incomplete for type &2 ?

  The SAP error message UACE016 indicates that a key is incomplete for a specific type. This error typically arises in the context of data management, particularly when dealing with master data or configuration settings in SAP systems. The message format is as follows:
  
  Key (&1): This represents the specific key that is incomplete.
  Type (&2): This indicates the type of data or object that the key is associated with.
  
  Cause
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Data: The key being referenced does not have all the required components or fields filled in. For example, if you are trying to create or modify a master record (like a customer or vendor) and some mandatory fields are not populated, this error may occur.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the data type may not be set up correctly, leading to incomplete keys.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the integrity of the data in the database, such as missing entries in related tables.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the UACE016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Key: Review the key mentioned in the error message. Ensure that all required fields are filled in correctly. If you are working with a master data record, verify that all mandatory fields are populated.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the error is related to a specific configuration type, check the configuration settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO for customizing). Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  Data Validation: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the underlying tables for the key and ensure that all related entries exist and are complete.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific object type you are working with to understand the required fields and configurations.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to UACE016 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed information on the specific data type or object you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the UACE016 error in your SAP system.