How To Fix PERFTRAC231 - Customizing entry for APPL_NEWS is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PERFTRAC - Messages on Global Performance Analysis

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Customizing entry for APPL_NEWS is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PERFTRAC231 - Customizing entry for APPL_NEWS is missing ?

  The SAP error message PERFTRAC231 indicates that there is a missing customizing entry for the application news (APPL_NEWS) in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access application news functionality, but the necessary configuration or customizing settings have not been defined.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a required customizing entry in the SAP system for the application news. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing configuration settings in the relevant customizing tables.
  The application news feature not being activated or set up properly in the system.
  A transport request that did not include necessary customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PERFTRAC231 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for application news configuration. This is usually found under:
  
  SAP NetWeaver > Application Server > Web Application > Application News.
  
  
  Ensure that the necessary entries for APPL_NEWS are present.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Entries:
  
  If you find that the entries are missing, you may need to create them manually. This could involve defining the application news settings according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the customizing settings were supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure they were imported correctly. If not, you may need to re-import the transport or manually create the entries.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to application news and the specific customizing settings required for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SPRO (to access customizing), SE11 (to check table entries), SE80 (to check repository objects).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Application News: This feature is used to display news and updates related to applications in the SAP system, and it may require specific configuration based on the business processes in use.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the PERFTRAC231 error message in your SAP system.