Message type: E = Error
Message class: CFD_DE_UTILITIES - Custom Fields: Data Source Extension Utilities
Message number: 004
Message text: Reference field for field &1 has not been selected.
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CFD_DE_UTILITIES004
- Reference field for field &1 has not been selected. ?The SAP error message CFD_DE_UTILITIES004, which states "Reference field for field &1 has not been selected," typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data processing within SAP, particularly when dealing with fields that require a reference or a related field to be specified.
Cause: This error usually arises when: A field that is expected to have a reference field associated with it is not properly configured. The reference field is not selected in the configuration or setup of the data extraction or processing task. There may be a mismatch in the data model or configuration settings where the system expects a reference field to be defined but it is missing.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Configuration: Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system where the data extraction or processing is defined. Ensure that the reference field for the specified field (&1) is correctly selected and configured. Review Data
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