How To Fix AFWCH_DB136 - No settings exist in sample Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFWCH_DB - Analyzer Framework: Data Basis (Charact., Structures, Segm.)

• Message number: 136

• Message text: No settings exist in sample Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFWCH_DB136 - No settings exist in sample Customizing ?

  The SAP error message AFWCH_DB136 indicates that there are no settings available in the sample Customizing for the specific configuration you are trying to access or utilize. This error typically arises in the context of SAP applications that rely on specific configuration settings, such as SAP Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) or SAP Fiori applications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The most common cause is that the necessary customizing settings have not been defined in the system. This could be due to a lack of configuration or the settings not being transported from the development environment to the production environment.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the system not being able to find the required settings.
  Sample Customizing Not Activated: In some cases, the sample customizing settings may not have been activated or imported into the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Customizing Settings: Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify if the necessary settings exist. If they do not, you may need to create them.
  Import Sample Customizing: If you are missing the sample customizing settings, you can import them from the SAP reference or the relevant transport request. This can often be done through transaction codes like SCC1 (for client copy) or SE09/SE10 (for transport management).
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or implementation guide for the specific module you are working with to ensure that all necessary settings are configured correctly.
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the customizing settings.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) to navigate through the customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message AFWCH_DB136, as they may provide specific guidance or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.