How To Fix LRM_BS003 - Field position not defined in IRM Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM_BS - IRM - Business Suite

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Field position not defined in IRM Customizing

What causes this issue?

For ILM object &V2& (object category &V1&), in the dialog <ZK>
Determining the Object Instance Key</> for object category-specific
Customizing for IRM, those fields needed to determine the key of the
relevant object instances are defined.
The value in the <ZK>Position</> column is not maintained for the &V4&
field in table &V3&.

System Response

The object instance key cannot be processed correctly. Processing is
terminated.

How to fix this error?

In the dialog <ZK>Determining the Object Instance Key</> of the <ZH>
Object Category-Specific</><ZK></> <DS:TRAN.IRM_CUST_BS>Settings</> of
the IRM for the ILM object &V2& (object category &V1&), maintain the
corresponding field positions for all entries in the
<DS:DE.LRM_BS_KOW_FIELD_POSITION>Position</> column.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM_BS003 - Field position not defined in IRM Customizing ?

  The SAP error message LRM_BS003: Field position not defined in IRM Customizing typically occurs in the context of the Integrated Resource Management (IRM) module when there is a configuration issue related to field definitions in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary field position settings in the IRM Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The field position for a specific data element or structure has not been defined in the IRM Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Customizing: The settings may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the IRM module and the underlying SAP system, leading to discrepancies in expected configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check IRM Customizing:
  
  Navigate to the IRM Customizing settings in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the field positions are correctly defined for the relevant data elements or structures.
  You can access the IRM Customizing via transaction code SPRO and then navigate to the relevant section for IRM.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Field Positions:
  
  If you identify that certain field positions are missing, you will need to define them according to your business requirements.
  Consult with your functional team or refer to documentation to ensure that the correct field positions are set.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported.
  If necessary, re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the IRM module for any specific requirements or known issues that might relate to your error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for customizing, SE11 for data dictionary objects, and SE80 for object navigator.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the IRM module and the specific error message for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the LRM_BS003 error in your SAP system.