How To Fix IHC_GUI_MSG053 - Error in Customizing; data element & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC_GUI_MSG - Messages for Manually Creating Payment Orders

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Error in Customizing; data element & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG053 - Error in Customizing; data element & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG053 indicates that there is an issue with the customization settings in the SAP system, specifically related to a data element that the system cannot find. This error typically arises in the context of the Integrated Financial Management (IHC) module, which is used for managing cash and liquidity.
  Cause:
  The error message "data element & does not exist" suggests that the system is trying to reference a data element that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data Element: The data element specified in the error message has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the customizing settings where the data element is referenced incorrectly.
  Transport Issues: If the system is part of a transport landscape, the data element may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Version Compatibility: The data element may exist in a different version of the SAP system or may have been removed in a recent upgrade.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Data Element: 
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the data element exists. Enter the name of the data element in question and see if it is defined.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings related to the IHC module. Ensure that all references to data elements are correct and that they point to existing elements.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue is related to transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects have been transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the missing data element.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the IHC module for any known issues or updates that might affect the data elements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SPRO (Customizing), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on the IHC module.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on the Integrated Financial Management (IHC) module and its configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.