How To Fix CFD_DE_UTILITIES029 - Local field &1 needed for value help not selected.

CFD_DE_UTILITIES029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_DE_UTILITIES - Custom Fields: Data Source Extension Utilities

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Local field &1 needed for value help not selected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_DE_UTILITIES029 - Local field &1 needed for value help not selected. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_DE_UTILITIES029 indicates that a local field required for value help is not selected in the context of a data element or field in a user interface (UI) or application. This typically occurs in scenarios where a field is expected to provide a dropdown or value help (F4 help) but is missing the necessary configuration or selection.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Configuration: The field in question may not be properly configured in the data dictionary or the UI component. This can happen if the field is not marked as a key field or if it is not included in the relevant data structure.
  Missing Selection: The local field that is needed for value help has not been selected in the configuration settings of the application or UI.
  Data Element Issues: The data element associated with the field may not have the necessary attributes or may not be linked correctly to the value help