How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL086 - Custom Field &1: Associated Business Object &2 is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL - Custom Fields: Repository

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Custom Field &1: Associated Business Object &2 is not valid.

What causes this issue?

The value of property <ZK>AssociatedBusinessObject</> &V2& in entity set
<ZK>CustomFields </>is invalid. There exists no valid registration from
SAP, which supports such an extension.

System Response

System revokes creation of custom field &V1&

How to fix this error?

Change the value of property <ZK>AssociatedBusinessObject</> in entity
set <ZK>CustomFields </>to a valid value.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL086 - Custom Field &1: Associated Business Object &2 is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL086 indicates that there is an issue with a custom field in the SAP system, specifically that the associated business object is not valid. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Cloud Applications, particularly when working with custom fields and business objects in the SAP Cloud Platform.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Business Object: The business object associated with the custom field may not exist or may have been deleted or renamed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The custom field may be incorrectly configured, pointing to a business object that is not valid in the current context.
  Transport Issues: If the custom field was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to inconsistencies.
  Versioning Issues: The business object may have undergone changes or updates that are not reflected in the custom field configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Business Object: Check if the associated business object exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant area in the SAP system where the business object is defined.
  Check Custom Field Configuration: Go to the custom fields and logic section in the SAP system and verify that the custom field is correctly configured to point to a valid business object.
  Recreate or Update: If the business object has been deleted or renamed, you may need to recreate the custom field or update its configuration to point to the correct business object.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the custom field or the associated business object.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on custom fields and business objects to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.