How To Fix CRM_BRF057 - Data type &2 does not exist in the dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BRF -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Data type &2 does not exist in the dictionary

What causes this issue?

Customizing in table CRMC_BRF_PAKEY for parameter key &V1& contains
errors. Data type &V2& stored in TABLE_NAME or WRK_STRUC does not exist
in the dictionary.

System Response

The BRF event cannot be parameterized.

How to fix this error?

Correct the incorrect entry in the Customizing activity "Define
Parameter Keys".

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 CRM_BRF057 - Data type &2 does not exist in the dictionary ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BRF057 indicates that there is an issue with a data type that is being referenced in the Business Rule Framework (BRF) within the SAP CRM system. Specifically, the error message states that the data type specified (denoted as &2 in the message) does not exist in the dictionary.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Type: The most common cause of this error is that the data type being referenced in the BRF rule or decision table does not exist in the SAP data dictionary. This could happen if the data type was deleted or never created.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the data type being referenced, leading to the system being unable to find it.
  Transport Issues: If the BRF rules were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the data type may not have been included in the transport request.
  Configuration Issues: The BRF configuration may not be correctly set up, leading to references to non-existent data types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Dictionary: Verify that the data type exists in the SAP data dictionary (transaction SE11). If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the BRF rule.
  Correct Typographical Errors: Review the BRF rule or decision table for any typographical errors in the data type name and correct them as necessary.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects, including the data type, were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  Recreate Data Type: If the data type was deleted, you may need to recreate it in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the BRF and the specific data types being used to ensure that they are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), BRF+ (Business Rule Framework Plus), and SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate and manage data types and BRF rules.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the BRF and data types.
  BRF Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for BRF to understand how to properly define and use data types within rules.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further investigation.