How To Fix CO163 - Enter valid field name

CO163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Enter valid field name

What causes this issue?

The order or network type has no number range assigned to it.

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

System Response

You cannot maintain the order/network without the number range
assignment.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a number range in customizing for the order/network type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO163 - Enter valid field name ?

  The SAP error message CO163 "Enter valid field name" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with reports, queries, or data entry forms. This error indicates that the system does not recognize the field name you have entered or selected.
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: The field name may have been misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  Field Not Available: The field you are trying to use may not be available in the current context or report.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: The field may not be configured correctly in the system or may not exist in the current version of the data model.
  Data Source Issues: If you are using a custom report or query, the underlying data source may not include the field.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the field name is spelled correctly and matches the expected format.
  Field Availability: Ensure that