How To Fix CRM_IU_PROD087 - Attribute &1 is no longer defined in Customizing; check ATTR definitions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IU_PROD - Utilities Product-Related Messages

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Attribute &1 is no longer defined in Customizing; check ATTR definitions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IU_PROD087 - Attribute &1 is no longer defined in Customizing; check ATTR definitions ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IU_PROD087 indicates that an attribute (denoted by &1) is no longer defined in the Customizing settings of the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when there is a mismatch between the attributes defined in the system and those expected by the application or process being executed.
  Cause:
  
  Attribute Deletion: The attribute may have been deleted or modified in the Customizing settings.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the attribute might not have been included in the transport.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings or updates to the system might have led to the attribute being removed or renamed.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been changes to the data model or business objects, attributes may have been deprecated or replaced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area where the attribute is defined.
  Verify if the attribute is still defined and active. If it is missing, you may need to recreate it or adjust your configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  Check if there were any recent transport requests that might have affected the attribute definitions. Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or release notes related to recent updates or changes in the system that might have affected the attributes.
  
  
  
  Adjust Code or Configuration:
  
  If the attribute is no longer needed, you may need to adjust any custom code or configuration that references this attribute to prevent the error from occurring.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing) to investigate the issue further.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.