How To Fix 61288 - Exception message &1 or exception message text does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Exception message &1 or exception message text does not exist

What causes this issue?

Exception message '&V1&' or its text is not defined in Customizing.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the settings in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61288 - Exception message &1 or exception message text does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 61288, which states "Exception message &1 or exception message text does not exist," typically occurs when the system is trying to reference an exception message that is not defined in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the execution of a program, transaction, or when handling exceptions in ABAP code.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Exception Message: The specific exception message referenced by the message number (&1) is not defined in the message class.
  Incorrect Message Class: The message class being used may not contain the expected message.
  Custom Development Issues: If the error arises from custom ABAP code, it may be referencing a message that has not been created or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the message was recently transported from one system to another, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Message Class:
  
  Go to transaction SE91 (Message Class) and check if the message class that should contain the exception message is defined correctly.
  If the message does not exist, you can create it in the appropriate message class.
  
  
  
  Define the Missing Message:
  
  If you have access, you can define the missing message in the message class. Make sure to provide a meaningful text for the message.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error is occurring in custom ABAP code, review the code to ensure that it is referencing the correct message class and message number.
  Update the code to reference an existing message or create the necessary message in the message class.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport request included the message definitions. If not, you may need to transport the missing messages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the error is related to a specific SAP module or functionality, consult the relevant SAP documentation or support notes for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE91: Message Class Maintenance
  SE80: Object Navigator (for checking custom programs)
  SE37: Function Module (if the error is related to a function module)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the ABAP code to trace where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the exception message being referenced.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.