How To Fix 88281 - Customer-defined settings are incorrect (-> long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Customer-defined settings are incorrect (-> long text)

What causes this issue?

The system must determine data from the customer name space. To do
this, complete the entry with the key &V1& and &V2& in the REA table
J_7LC47_V, as relevant for the documentation.

System Response

No document formatting occurred.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the aforementioned entries.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88281 - Customer-defined settings are incorrect (-> long text) ?

  The SAP error message 88281, which states "Customer-defined settings are incorrect," typically indicates that there is a configuration issue within the SAP system that is preventing a process from being completed successfully. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the execution of a transaction, report, or when trying to access certain functionalities.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The most common cause is that the settings defined in the system for a particular module or process are not aligned with the expected values or requirements.
  Missing Customization: If certain custom settings or parameters have not been defined or are missing, this can lead to the error.
  Inconsistent Data: Data inconsistencies in master data or transactional data can also trigger this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error may arise due to insufficient authorizations for the user trying to perform the action.
  Transport Issues: If recent changes were transported from a development environment to production, and the transport did not include all necessary objects, this could lead to configuration issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Material Management) to ensure they are set correctly. This may involve checking transaction codes like SPRO for configuration.
  Review Customization: Ensure that all necessary custom settings have been defined. This may involve consulting with the functional team or reviewing documentation.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant data to identify any discrepancies. This may involve using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to review database tables.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This can be done by checking user roles and profiles in transaction SU01.
  Transport Review: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly transported.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long Text: The long text associated with the error message may provide additional context or specific details about what settings are incorrect. You can access this by clicking on the message in the SAP GUI.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on configuration settings.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and the solutions they implemented.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in the relevant module to conduct a more in-depth analysis.