How To Fix /PM0/3FW_MESSAGES160 - Errors in Customizing. for CHECKER. field: &1 does not exist in table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FW_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Errors in Customizing. for CHECKER. field: &1 does not exist in table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FW_MESSAGES160 - Errors in Customizing. for CHECKER. field: &1 does not exist in table &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FW_MESSAGES160 typically indicates that there is an issue with a field that is expected to exist in a specific table but does not. This error is often encountered during the configuration or customization of SAP systems, particularly in the context of the CHECKER functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Field Not Defined: The field specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the specified table (&2). This could be due to a typo, a missing field in the database schema, or a misconfiguration in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Table Name: The table name provided might be incorrect or not properly defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there might have been issues during the transport that led to missing fields or tables.
  Version Mismatch: If there are version differences between the systems (e.g., development and production), certain fields may not exist in one of the systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field and Table Definitions:
  
  Verify that the field (&1) is correctly defined in the specified table (&2). You can do this by using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the table.
  If the field is missing, you may need to add it or correct the configuration that references it.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Go through the customizing settings related to the CHECKER functionality to ensure that all fields and tables are correctly referenced.
  Check for any inconsistencies or errors in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate problems with the transport of customizing settings.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant customizing requests.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the CHECKER functionality to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), and SE38 (ABAP Editor) can be useful for checking definitions and debugging.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific error message or the CHECKER functionality for any known issues or patches.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.