How To Fix HRPADCONVERSION107 - valuecolumnname for F4 Help is not correctly maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCONVERSION - Conversion Class Messages

• Message number: 107

• Message text: valuecolumnname for F4 Help is not correctly maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCONVERSION107 - valuecolumnname for F4 Help is not correctly maintained ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCONVERSION107 indicates that there is an issue with the F4 help (value help) for a specific field in the HR (Human Resources) module. This error typically arises when the value column name for a field is not correctly maintained in the relevant configuration or data dictionary.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The F4 help for a field may not be properly configured in the relevant table or structure. This can happen if the field is not linked to the correct domain or data element.
  Missing Entries: The value help may be missing entries in the associated table or view that provides the possible values for the field.
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be issues in the data dictionary where the field's attributes are not correctly defined, leading to the F4 help not functioning as expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary) and check the field's data element or domain.
  Ensure that the field is correctly linked to a domain that has the appropriate value help defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Value Help:
  
  If the field is supposed to have a value help, ensure that the associated table or view is correctly populated with the necessary entries.
  You can check the table or view in transaction SE11 or SE16 to see if the expected values are present.
  
  
  
  Review Data Element:
  
  In transaction SE11, check the data element associated with the field. Ensure that the "Value Table" or "Search Help" is correctly defined.
  If necessary, create or modify the search help to include the correct values.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the quality and production environments.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the value help for the field.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction to identify where the F4 help is being called and what might be causing the failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific HR module you are working with to understand the expected configuration for F4 help.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further investigation.