How To Fix CMS_RE033 - Value type &1 does not exist; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_RE - Message class for CMS Real Estate Add On

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Value type &1 does not exist; see long text

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select an existing value type using input help on the field or define
new values in the Implementation Guide (IMG) activity Define Value
Types.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_RE033 - Value type &1 does not exist; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RE033 indicates that a specific value type does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Cost Management or Profitability Analysis (CO-PA).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system is trying to access or process a value type that has not been defined in the system. This could happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The value type may not have been created or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The value type being referenced may have been mistyped or incorrectly specified in the transaction or report.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the value type may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS_RE033 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Value Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for the relevant module (e.g., CO-PA).
  Navigate to the section where value types are defined (usually under "Controlling" -> "Profitability Analysis" -> "Master Data" -> "Value Types").
  Verify if the value type in question exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Review the input parameters in the transaction or report that triggered the error. Ensure that the value type is correctly specified and matches the existing configurations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the value type was included in the transport request. If it was not, you may need to transport it again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for more information on value types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKB9 (for value type configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify value types in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CMS_RE033 error and implement the appropriate solution.