How To Fix WS560 - Invalid entry &1 in table TMC23

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 560

• Message text: Invalid entry &1 in table TMC23

What causes this issue?

Table TMC23 contains the fields required for converting units of measure
and currencies.
Entry &V1& is not a valid field.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Table TMC23 contains tax entries of the Logistics Information System.
Please contact SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS560 - Invalid entry &1 in table TMC23 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS560 Invalid entry &1 in table TMC23
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when an invalid or non-existent entry is found in the SAP table TMC23 during a transaction or process. The placeholder &1 in the message is replaced by the actual invalid entry value that was checked.
  
  TMC23 is a customizing table related to Material Ledger or Costing (depending on the SAP module and version).
  The system expects a valid entry in this table for certain processes (e.g., currency types, valuation types, or other controlling parameters).
  If the entry does not exist or is incorrectly maintained, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  During Material Ledger or Product Costing configuration or execution.
  When posting or processing documents that require validation against TMC23 entries.
  When customizing or master data is incomplete or inconsistent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Invalid Entry:
  
  Identify the value shown in the error message (&1).
  This is the key or code that the system could not find in TMC23.
  
  
  
  Verify Table TMC23:
  
  Use transaction SE16N or SE11 to view the contents of table TMC23.
  Check if the invalid entry exists or not.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Entries:
  
  If the entry is missing, add the required entry in the customizing.
  Usually, this is done via SPRO (SAP Customizing Implementation Guide):
  
  Navigate to the relevant IMG path related to Material Ledger or Costing.
  For example:
  
  Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Material Ledger -> Settings for Material Ledger -> Define Valuation Types
  
  (The exact path depends on the SAP version and module.)
  
  
  Add or correct the entry corresponding to the invalid value.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data and Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the master data (material master, cost center, valuation area, etc.) is consistent and correctly maintained.
  Check if any recent changes in configuration or master data might have caused the inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the entry exists in the development system but not in production, check transport requests.
  Ensure that customizing changes have been transported properly.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if needed):
  
  If the cause is unclear, debugging the program or function module that triggers the error can help identify why the invalid entry is being checked.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table TMC23: Stores controlling-related configuration entries (e.g., valuation types or currency types).
  Transaction SE16N: To view table contents.
  SPRO: To maintain customizing entries.
  Material Ledger / Product Costing: Modules commonly related to this error.
  SAP Notes or OSS messages may provide additional fixes or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WS560 Invalid entry &1 in table TMC23
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or invalid entry in table TMC23
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and maintain the missing entry in customizing (SPRO) or master data
  
  
  Tools
  SE16N, SE11, SPRO
  
  
  Modules
  Material Ledger, Product Costing, Controlling
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact invalid entry value (&1), I can help you identify the specific customizing path or entry to maintain.