How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL045 - Custom Field &1: Value help view not allowed for type &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL - Custom Fields: Repository

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Custom Field &1: Value help view not allowed for type &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL045 - Custom Field &1: Value help view not allowed for type &2. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL045 indicates that there is an issue with the value help view for a custom field in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to provide a value help (a dropdown list of possible values) for a custom field due to the type of the field or the configuration of the value help.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Type Mismatch: The custom field may be of a type that does not support value help. For example, if the field is defined as a data type that does not have a corresponding value help view, this error can occur.
  Missing Value Help Configuration: The value help view may not be properly configured or may not exist for the specified field type.
  Incompatible Data Source: The data source for the value help may not be compatible with the field type or may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: There may