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How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL016 - Custom Field &1: Label and/or Tooltip in language &2 is empty.


CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL016 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL - Custom Fields: Repository

  • Message number: 016

  • Message text: Custom Field &1: Label and/or Tooltip in language &2 is empty.

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  • What causes this issue?

    For value &V2& of property <ZK>Language </>in entity set <ZK>UITexts
    </>properties <ZK>FieldLabel </>and/or <ZK>FieldTooltip </>must not be
    initial.

    System Response

    System revokes creation of custom field &V1&

    How to fix this error?

    You need to maintain the properties <ZK>FieldLabel </>and/or
    <ZK>FieldTooltip </>in entity set <ZK>UITexts </>in language &V2&.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL016 - Details

  • The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL016 indicates that there is an issue with a custom field in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the label and/or tooltip for a custom field (identified by &1) in a specific language (identified by &2) is empty. This can occur when custom fields are created but not fully configured, particularly in terms of their user interface elements.
    
    Cause: Incomplete Configuration: The custom field was created, but the label and tooltip for the specified language were not defined. Language Settings: The language settings in the SAP system may not have the necessary translations or definitions for the custom field. Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the labels and tooltips may not have been transferred correctly.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check Custom Field Configuration: Go to the Custom Fields and Logic app in your SAP system. Locate the custom field identified by &1. Ensure that the

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