How To Fix CRM_BUPA_DQA011 - Error in Customizing; no DDIC type matches for header field '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_DQA -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Error in Customizing; no DDIC type matches for header field '&1'

What causes this issue?

The mapping between header prefix (&V1&) to the necessary data
dictionary (DDIC) structure was not successful. The header prefix
mapping is customizable.

System Response

The import will be aborted.

How to fix this error?

Please check if there is an entry for the header prefix: &V1&.If not,
either the import header structure is corrupt or the customizing is
missing out important mapping descriptions.

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_BUPA_DQA011 - Error in Customizing; no DDIC type matches for header field '&1' ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_DQA011 indicates that there is an issue with the data dictionary (DDIC) type matching for a header field in the context of customizing Business Partner (BP) data in SAP CRM. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the expected data type for a field and the actual data type defined in the customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Data Types: The most common cause of this error is that the field specified (represented by &1 in the error message) does not have a corresponding data dictionary type defined in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The field is incorrectly defined in the customizing settings.
  The field is missing from the data dictionary.
  There are inconsistencies in the customizing settings after a system upgrade or transport.
  
  
  
  Custom Fields: If you are using custom fields that were added to the Business Partner structure, and these fields do not have the correct data type or are not properly defined in the data dictionary, this error can occur.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from one system to another, and the target system does not have the same data dictionary definitions, this error may arise.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings: 
  
  Go to the customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for Business Partner settings.
  Verify that the field in question is correctly defined and that its data type matches the expected DDIC type.
  
  
  
  Review Data Dictionary:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the data dictionary definitions for the field. Ensure that the field exists and that its data type is correctly defined.
  If the field is a custom field, ensure that it has been created properly in the data dictionary.
  
  
  
  Adjust Field Definitions:
  
  If you find discrepancies, you may need to adjust the field definitions in the customizing settings or the data dictionary to ensure they match.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If needed, re-transport the relevant objects or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP notes and documentation related to Business Partner customizing for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Business Partner configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.