How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL046 - Custom Field &1: Value help view &2 is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL - Custom Fields: Repository

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Custom Field &1: Value help view &2 is not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL046 - Custom Field &1: Value help view &2 is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL046 indicates that there is an issue with a custom field in your SAP system, specifically related to the value help view associated with that field. This error typically arises when the value help view defined for a custom field is either not valid or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value Help View: The value help view specified for the custom field does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the custom field or the associated value help view.
  Transport Issues: If the custom field and its value help view were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the value help view.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Value Help View:
  
  Verify that the value help view specified in the error message exists in the system.
  Ensure that the view is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure the Custom Field:
  
  Go to the Custom Fields and Logic app in the SAP Fiori Launchpad.
  Check the configuration of the custom field and ensure that the value help view is correctly assigned.
  If necessary, reassign or redefine the value help view.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the custom field was transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary objects related to the custom field and value help view were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the value help view.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the application to identify any underlying issues with the value help view or the custom field.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to custom fields and value help views for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL046 error message in your SAP system.