How To Fix BDT_CONSISTENCY_CHCK015 - Screen &1 is assigned to a nonexistent section

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BDT_CONSISTENCY_CHCK - Messages for BDT_CHECK

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Screen &1 is assigned to a nonexistent section

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BDT_CONSISTENCY_CHCK015 - Screen &1 is assigned to a nonexistent section ?

  The SAP error message BDT_CONSISTENCY_CHCK015 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the Business Data Tool (BDT) in your SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that a screen (identified by &1) is assigned to a section that does not exist. This can occur in scenarios where the BDT is used to manage business processes and user interfaces.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Section Definition: The section that the screen is supposed to be assigned to has not been defined in the BDT configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the BDT settings, where the screen is incorrectly linked to a section that has been deleted or not created.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that led to missing components.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BDT Configuration:
  
  Go to the BDT configuration transaction (usually BDT or SPRO -> Cross-Application Components -> Business Data Tool).
  Verify that the section to which the screen is assigned exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct the Section:
  
  If the section does not exist, create it in the BDT configuration.
  If it exists but is incorrectly configured, make the necessary adjustments to ensure it is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Screen Assignment:
  
  Check the assignment of the screen to the section. Ensure that the screen is correctly linked to the existing section.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to see if there were any errors or missing objects during the transport process.
  If necessary, re-transport the missing components or manually recreate them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BDT Documentation: Review SAP documentation on the Business Data Tool for detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message BDT_CONSISTENCY_CHCK015 and ensure that your BDT configuration is functioning correctly.