How To Fix KE672 - Field & could not be updated in the field catalog TKEF

KE672 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 672

• Message text: Field & could not be updated in the field catalog TKEF

What causes this issue?

A system error has occurred. The system tried to update field &V1& in
field catalog TKEF, but no entry exists.

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?

Contact your hotline.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE672 - Field & could not be updated in the field catalog TKEF ?

  The SAP error message KE672 indicates that a specific field in the field catalog TKEF could not be updated. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and can be related to various issues, such as configuration problems, data inconsistencies, or authorization issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Catalog Issues: The field catalog TKEF may not be properly configured or may be missing required fields.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to update the specified field.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or system errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Catalog Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the field catalog TKEF. Ensure that all required fields are defined and correctly configured.
  Use transaction code SE11 to check the structure of the table and ensure that the fields are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the data being processed for