How To Fix CACS_MAP102 - A data element with the specified text does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_MAP - Messages for Copy Services

• Message number: 102

• Message text: A data element with the specified text does not exist

What causes this issue?

No data element with the field label (long) was found in the SAP Data
Dictionary.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACS_MAP102 - A data element with the specified text does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CACS_MAP102 indicates that a data element with the specified text does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Activity Repository (CAR) or SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) when the system is trying to access a data element that has not been defined or is not available in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data Element: The data element that the system is trying to reference has not been created or is not available in the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings or in the mapping of data elements.
  Transport Issues: If the data element was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have been successful, or the data element may not have been included.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data element.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Element Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the data element exists. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in your configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the application or module you are working with. Ensure that all necessary data elements are properly defined and mapped.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included. You may need to re-transport the missing data element.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data element. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with. There may be known issues or additional steps required for configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CACS_MAP102 error and implement a solution.