How To Fix W_CB467 - Invalid request; Specify a valid key (Context &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 467

• Message text: Invalid request; Specify a valid key (Context &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB467 - Invalid request; Specify a valid key (Context &1) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W_CB467 Invalid request; Specify a valid key (Context &1)
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs when a user or a program tries to access or manipulate data using an invalid or non-existent key in a database table or an internal table. The system expects a valid key to identify a unique record, but the key provided is either missing, incorrect, or does not correspond to any existing entry.
  The placeholder &1 in the message usually contains the context or the name of the table or structure where the invalid key was specified.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Attempting to read or modify a table entry with a key that does not exist.
  Using an incorrect or incomplete key in function module calls or BAPI invocations.
  Programming errors where key fields are not properly populated before database access.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Key Values:
  
  Verify that the key fields used to access the data are correctly filled and correspond to existing entries.
  Ensure that all mandatory key fields are provided and valid.
  
  
  
  Debug the Program:
  
  If this occurs during a custom program or enhancement, debug the code to check the values of the key fields before the database access.
  Confirm that the key is correctly constructed and passed to the read or select statement.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE16/SE16N or SE11 to check if the key values exist in the relevant table.
  If the key does not exist, correct the input or handle the case where the record is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Function Module or BAPI Usage:
  
  If the error arises from a standard function module or BAPI, check the documentation to ensure the correct key parameters are passed.
  Some BAPIs require specific key combinations; missing or wrong keys will trigger this warning.
  
  
  
  Handle the Warning Gracefully:
  
  If the warning is expected in some cases (e.g., optional data), implement error handling to manage the situation without stopping the process.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W_CB467 belongs to message class CB4 or similar, often related to database or table access.
  Transaction Codes: The error can appear in various transactions depending on the module or program.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for your specific module or component if the error occurs in standard SAP processes.
  ABAP Statements: The error is often linked to READ TABLE, SELECT SINGLE, or similar statements where keys are used.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Invalid or missing key used to access data.
  Solution: Verify and correct the key values; ensure the key exists in the database; debug and fix the program logic.
  Additional: Use SE16/SE16N to check data; review function module/BAPI documentation; handle warnings properly.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.