How To Fix CH030 - Industry sector '&' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CH - CAD/PP integration messages

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Industry sector '&' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CH030 - Industry sector '&' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CH030, which states "Industry sector '&' does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specified industry sector in the configuration. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying master data (like customer or vendor records) or during the configuration of certain modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified industry sector has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a lack of configuration in the relevant customizing settings.
  Incorrect Input: The industry sector code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary settings for the industry sector.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the industry sector.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining industry sectors. This is usually found under:
  
  Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Industry Sectors.
  
  
  Ensure that the industry sector you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the industry sector code you are entering. Make sure it is correct and matches the defined codes in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the industry sector settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the industry sector data. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the industry sector codes or their meanings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 to check the data dictionary for the relevant tables.
  Tables: The industry sector information is typically stored in tables like T001 (Company Codes) or T005 (Countries).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CH030 error and ensure that the industry sector is correctly configured in your SAP system.