How To Fix ECH_PLA_CUSTOM013 - No field help is available for attribute &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECH_PLA_CUSTOM -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No field help is available for attribute &1

What causes this issue?

There can be several reasons for missing field help.
The class defined in the definition of the attribute does not provide
field help.
No DDIC entries were made in the definition of the attribute.
The DDIC entries refer to a field without a long test.

System Response

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

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECH_PLA_CUSTOM013 - No field help is available for attribute &1 ?

  The SAP error message ECH_PLA_CUSTOM013 indicates that there is no field help available for a specific attribute in the context of a custom application or configuration. This typically occurs when the system is unable to provide help or suggestions for a field due to missing or incomplete metadata.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Help Configuration: The field in question may not have been configured with the necessary help information in the backend.
  Custom Development: If the attribute is part of a custom development, it may not have been properly defined in the system.
  Data Dictionary Issues: The data dictionary might not have the necessary entries for the field help.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the field help.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Configuration: Verify that the field is correctly configured in the relevant data dictionary (DDIC) or in the application configuration. Ensure that field help is defined for the attribute.
  Implement Field Help: If the field is custom, you may need to implement field help using the appropriate methods (e.g., using search helps or value helps).
  Review Custom Code: If the attribute is part of a custom development, review the code to ensure that it correctly references the field help.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the field help. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or application you are working with for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on field help configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the field and its help configuration.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the application to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the missing field help.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.