How To Fix ECH_PLA_CUSTOM009 - Attribute &1: Structure &2 field &3 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECH_PLA_CUSTOM -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Attribute &1: Structure &2 field &3 is unknown

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?

Use the Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.ECHVC_PLA_ATTRIB>Define Attributes
for Payload</> to adjust the definition of the attribute.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECH_PLA_CUSTOM009 - Attribute &1: Structure &2 field &3 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message ECH_PLA_CUSTOM009 typically indicates that there is an issue with a specific attribute in a structure that is not recognized or does not exist in the context where it is being referenced. This error often arises in the context of customizing or extending SAP applications, particularly when dealing with data models, structures, or attributes in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Attribute Name: The attribute name specified in the error message may be misspelled or does not exist in the defined structure.
  Missing Structure Definition: The structure referenced in the error may not be defined in the system or may not be active.
  Inconsistent Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or structure definitions, the system may not be updated accordingly.
  Transport Issues: If the changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Attribute and Structure:
  
  Check the attribute name (&1), structure name (&2), and field name (&3) in the error message.
  Ensure that the attribute is correctly defined in the structure and that there are no typos.
  
  
  
  Check Structure Activation:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and verify that the structure is active and correctly defined.
  If the structure is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Recent Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model or structure, review those changes to ensure they were implemented correctly.
  Check for any inconsistencies that may have arisen from these changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant code to trace where the error is occurring and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific structures and attributes you are working with.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE24 (Class Builder).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to the specific error message or the structures you are working with.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.