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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WEBFI_MASTER - Web Financials: Business Partner Master Data
Message number: 261
Message text: The entry to be changed &2 does not exist in communication type &1
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WEBFI_MASTER261
- The entry to be changed &2 does not exist in communication type &1 ?Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
SAP Error Message:
WEBFI_MASTER261
Text: The entry to be changed &2 does not exist in communication type &1.
Cause:
This error occurs when you attempt to change or update an entry in a communication type (such as a communication structure or partner profile) that does not exist in the system. Specifically, the system is trying to find an entry identified by the key
&2
within the communication type&1
, but it cannot find it.In SAP, communication types are used in various modules (e.g., FI, SD, MM) to define how data is exchanged between systems or components. The error indicates that the system expects an existing entry to modify, but the entry is missing.
Common scenarios include:
Verify the Communication Type and Entry:
&1
mentioned in the error.&2
exists in the system for that communication type.WE20
Create the Missing Entry:
Check for Typing or Input Errors:
Check for Data Consistency:
Debugging (if necessary):
WE20
- Partner Profiles (common place to check communication types and entries)SM59
- RFC Destinations (sometimes related to communication types)WEBFI_MASTER261
for any patches or known issues.If you provide the exact context (module, transaction, or process) where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.
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