How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL102 - Custom Field &1: Type &2 (length &3) not allowed for Business Context &4.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL - Custom Fields: Repository

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Custom Field &1: Type &2 (length &3) not allowed for Business Context &4.

What causes this issue?

For property <ZK>BusinessContext</> &V4& in entity set
<ZK>BusinessContexts </>the values of properties<ZK> Type</> &V2& and/or
<ZK>Length</> &V3& in entity set <ZK>CustomFields </>are invalid. The
Business Context does not support such extensions.

System Response

System revokes creation of custom field &V1&

How to fix this error?

Change the values of properties <ZK>Type </>and/or <ZK>Length</> in
entity set <ZK>CustomFields </>to valid values.

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_UTIL102 - Custom Field &1: Type &2 (length &3) not allowed for Business Context &4. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_UTIL102 indicates that there is an issue with the custom field you are trying to create or modify in the SAP system. The message provides specific details about the problem, including the custom field name, its type, length, and the business context in which you are trying to use it.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Field Type Restrictions: The type of the custom field (e.g., string, integer, date) is not allowed for the specified business context. Each business context in SAP has predefined rules regarding which data types can be used.
  
  
  Length Restrictions: The length of the custom field exceeds the maximum allowed length for that particular business context. Different contexts may have different limitations on field lengths.
  
  
  Business Context Limitations: The business context you are trying to use may have specific restrictions or requirements that are not being met by the custom field you are trying to create.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Type: Verify that the type of the custom field you are trying to create is compatible with the business context. Refer to the SAP documentation or the configuration settings for the specific business context to see which field types are allowed.
  
  
  Check Field Length: Ensure that the length of the custom field does not exceed the maximum allowed length for the business context. If it does, reduce the length of the field accordingly.
  
  
  Review Business Context: Review the specific business context you are working with to understand its limitations and requirements. You may need to select a different business context that allows the field type and length you want to use.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding custom fields and their limitations in the context you are working with.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the creation or modification of the custom field again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Custom Fields and Logic: Familiarize yourself with the SAP Custom Fields and Logic functionality, which allows users to create custom fields in various applications.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on custom fields, including guidelines on data types, lengths, and business contexts.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to seek advice from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.