How To Fix 9J734 - No keyword ID for user field maintained for document type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 734

• Message text: No keyword ID for user field maintained for document type &

What causes this issue?

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?

Please maintain an entry for the field key item for the appropriate
document type in Customizing under Operations and Functions -> Document
Types -> Define Document Types.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J734 - No keyword ID for user field maintained for document type & ?

  The SAP error message 9J734 indicates that there is no keyword ID maintained for a user field associated with a specific document type. This error typically arises in the context of document management or when working with document types that require specific configurations for user-defined fields.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A document type is being processed that has user-defined fields.
  The system is unable to find a corresponding keyword ID for the user field in the configuration settings.
  This can happen if the configuration for the document type is incomplete or if the user field has not been properly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question. This can typically be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under the relevant module (e.g., Document Management).
  Ensure that all user fields are properly defined and that a keyword ID is assigned to each user field.
  
  
  
  Maintain Keyword IDs:
  
  If a keyword ID is missing, you will need to create or maintain it. This can usually be done in the transaction code OAC3 (for maintaining keyword IDs).
  Ensure that the keyword ID is linked to the appropriate user field for the document type.
  
  
  
  Check User Field Settings:
  
  Verify that the user fields are correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the data element and domain associated with the user field to ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document type again to see if the error persists. Create or process a document of the affected type to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC3: Maintain Keyword IDs
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Field Configuration:
  
  Understanding how user fields are configured in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further troubleshooting.