How To Fix /PLMI/BO_RPR_PP103 - Customer-defined attribute &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_RPR_PP -

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Customer-defined attribute &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_RPR_PP103 - Customer-defined attribute &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_RPR_PP103 Customer-defined attribute &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a custom attribute that has not been defined or is not available in the context where it is being referenced. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when working with custom business objects, reports, or applications that utilize customer-defined attributes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Definition: The attribute referenced by &1 has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the business object or report may not include the attribute, or it may have been deleted or renamed.
  Transport Issues: If the attribute was recently created or modified in a different environment (e.g., development) and not transported correctly to the current environment (e.g., production), it may not exist.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the attribute, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Attribute Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., Customizing for the specific application) and verify if the attribute is defined.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the business object or report configuration includes the attribute. Check for any recent changes that might have affected its availability.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the attribute was created in a different environment, ensure that the transport request containing the attribute has been successfully imported into the current environment.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the attribute. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the missing attribute.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific business object or application to understand the expected attributes and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums may have discussions or solutions shared by other users who encountered similar issues.
  Custom Development: If the attribute is part of a custom development, consult with the developer or team responsible for the customizations to ensure that the attribute is correctly implemented.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.