How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_API004 - Determination of local field names for field &1 failed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_API - Messages for Repository API

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Determination of local field names for field &1 failed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_API004 - Determination of local field names for field &1 failed. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_API004, which states "Determination of local field names for field &1 failed," typically occurs in the context of data modeling or when working with the SAP Cloud Platform or SAP S/4HANA. This error indicates that the system is unable to resolve or find the local field names for a specified field, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Field Name Mismatch: The field name specified in the error message may not exist in the data model or repository.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data model configuration.
  Repository Access: The system may not have the necessary access rights to the repository where the field definitions are stored.
  Transport Issues: If the system is in a transport landscape, the required objects may not have been transported correctly.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between different versions of SAP components or applications.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the