How To Fix KM143 - You can only enter existing fields

KM143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 143

• Message text: You can only enter existing fields

What causes this issue?

You have specified that the field &V1& should be summarized. This field
does not exist in table &V2&. Specify a field that 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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KM143 - Details

• The SAP error message KM143 ("You can only enter existing fields") typically occurs when you are trying to enter a value in a field that does not exist in the context of the transaction or report you are working with. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with custom fields, reports, or data entry forms.
  Causes:
  
  Field Name Typo: You may have mistyped the name of the field or entered a field that is not defined in the system.
  Field Not Available: The field you are trying to access may not be available in the current context or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the field.
  
  Configuration Issues: The field may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may have been removed or renamed in a recent update.
  Data Entry in Wrong Context: You might be trying to enter data in a context