How To Fix F9698 - Customizing for & is corrupt or not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F9 - Messages from all FI Archiving and Deletion Programs

• Message number: 698

• Message text: Customizing for & is corrupt or not maintained

What causes this issue?

The system could not find entry &V2& in your Customizing entry for
&V1&.

System Response

The system uses the standard settings for customizing this table.

How to fix this error?

Maintain or repair your Customizing entry for &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F9698 - Customizing for & is corrupt or not maintained ?

  The SAP error message F9698 indicates that there is an issue with the customizing settings for a specific configuration object, which is represented by the placeholder "&". This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary customizing data for a particular configuration or when the data is corrupted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The required customizing entries for the specified object are not maintained in the system.
  Corrupted Data: The customizing data may have been corrupted due to system errors, improper updates, or manual changes.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incomplete data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the customizing settings, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check if the required settings for the object are maintained.
  If the settings are missing, you will need to create or maintain them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Restore from Backup:
  
  If you suspect that the customizing data is corrupted, check if you have a backup of the customizing settings that can be restored.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for errors. You may need to re-transport the customizing settings or manually adjust them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the customizing settings. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific customizing object to ensure that all required settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for customizing, SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE37 (Function Module) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific customizing object or error message for additional guidance and potential fixes.
  System Logs: Check system logs (SM21) for any related errors that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.