How To Fix J5143 - Field catalog entries for drilldown reporting were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Field catalog entries for drilldown reporting were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5143 - Field catalog entries for drilldown reporting were deleted ?

  The SAP error message J5143, which states "Field catalog entries for drilldown reporting were deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting tools, particularly when using drilldown reporting features in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Financial Accounting (FI). This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary field catalog entries that are required for generating the report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Catalog Deletion: The most common cause of this error is that the field catalog entries that were previously defined for the report have been deleted or are no longer available in the system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings or updates to the system may have led to the removal of certain field catalog entries.
  Transport Issues: If the system has undergone a transport of changes, it is possible that the field catalog entries were not included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have