How To Fix WB2B2279 - No entry for key &1 could be found in the external structure &2.

WB2B2279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B2 - Trading Contract (part 2)

• Message number: 279

• Message text: No entry for key &1 could be found in the external structure &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B2279 - No entry for key &1 could be found in the external structure &2. ?

  The SAP error message WB2B2279 indicates that there is no entry for a specific key in the specified external structure. This error typically occurs in the context of data processing or integration scenarios, such as when working with IDocs, EDI, or other external data interfaces.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The key specified in the error message does not exist in the external structure. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant database tables or configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The external structure may not be properly configured, leading to the system being unable to find the required key.
  Data Mapping Issues: There may be issues with how data is being mapped between the internal SAP structure and the external structure.
  Version Mismatch: If there are different versions of the external structure being used, it may lead to discrepancies in the expected keys.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check External Structure Configuration: Verify that the external structure is correctly defined in the