How To Fix /PF1/MSG_TESTSUPPORT017 - Fatal error during Customizing check; table &1, error &2, token: &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_TESTSUPPORT -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Fatal error during Customizing check; table &1, error &2, token: &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_TESTSUPPORT017 - Fatal error during Customizing check; table &1, error &2, token: &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_TESTSUPPORT017 indicates a fatal error during a customizing check related to a specific table. The message provides placeholders for the table name (&1), the error code (&2), and a token (&3) that can give more context about the issue.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the customizing data for the specified table.
  Missing Entries: Required entries in the customizing tables may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the customizing check may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the relevant customizing settings.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to data corruption or missing entries.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the overall system configuration that affect the specific table being checked.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Table: Identify the table indicated by &1 in the error message. Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to examine the table structure and contents.
  Review Customizing Settings: Go through the customizing settings related to the table to ensure that all required entries are present and correctly configured.
  Check for Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the customizing check. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate problems with the transported customizing settings.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant function modules or programs to trace the execution and identify where the error occurs.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Regularly check for SAP Notes related to customizing checks and specific tables that may provide updates or fixes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module or area related to the table in question to understand the expected configuration and data requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /PF1/MSG_TESTSUPPORT017.