How To Fix CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD057 - Field type &1 requires a value help view. Please enter one.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD - Custom Fields: Messages of ABAP-Managed Fields

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Field type &1 requires a value help view. Please enter one.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD057 - Field type &1 requires a value help view. Please enter one. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD057 indicates that a field in your application is defined as a type that requires a value help view, but no value has been provided. This typically occurs in scenarios where a field is expected to have a predefined set of values (like a dropdown list) but is left empty or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Field Configuration: The field in question is configured to require a value help (like a dropdown or selection list) but does not have a corresponding value help view defined or linked.
  Missing Value Help: The value help view that should provide the possible values for the field is either not created or not activated.
  User Input: The user may not have entered a value in a mandatory field that requires a selection from the value help.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration area where the field is defined.
  Ensure that the field is correctly configured to use a value help view.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Value Help View:
  
  If the value help view does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the Data Dictionary (SE11) by creating a new view that provides the necessary values.
  If the view exists but is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Provide a Value:
  
  If the field is mandatory, ensure that a value is provided either by selecting from the value help or by entering a valid value manually if allowed.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the value help view and the underlying data.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to manage and check the value help views.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on how to create and manage value help views.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.