How To Fix C$557 - Neither your terminal & nor DEFAULT are contained in table TDWD

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Neither your terminal & nor DEFAULT are contained in table TDWD

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$557 - Neither your terminal & nor DEFAULT are contained in table TDWD ?

  The SAP error message C$557 indicates that the terminal you are using (or the default terminal) is not found in the table TDWD. This table is used in SAP to manage terminal definitions and their configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Terminal Not Defined: The terminal you are trying to use has not been defined in the TDWD table.
  Incorrect Terminal Configuration: The terminal might be incorrectly configured or not set up properly in the SAP system.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly linked to the terminal or may not have the necessary authorizations.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration that prevent the terminal from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Terminal Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SM30 or SE11 and check the contents of the TDWD table.
  Ensure that your terminal is listed in the table. If it is not, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Add Terminal to TDWD:
  
  If the terminal is missing, you can add it using transaction SM30:
  
  Enter the table name TDWD.
  Click on "Maintain" and add the terminal details.
  
  
  Make sure to include the correct terminal type and any other necessary configurations.
  
  
  
  Check User Profile:
  
  Ensure that the user profile is correctly set up and linked to the terminal.
  You can check this in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and verify the terminal settings.
  
  
  
  Default Terminal:
  
  If you are relying on a default terminal, ensure that the default terminal is also defined in the TDWD table.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on terminal configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM30: Table Maintenance
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C$557 error and ensure that your terminal is properly configured in the SAP system.