How To Fix PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST001 - Screen area &1 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST - Time Manager's Workplace: Field Selection

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Screen area &1 not defined

What causes this issue?

A screen area must be entered to determine the fields contained in
field selection using the PT_FIELD_TAB_GET function module. You entered
a screen area that is not defined.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether or not the screen area &v1& is defined in the
V_PT_SCR_AREA view.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST001 - Screen area &1 not defined ?

  The SAP error message PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST001 with the description "Screen area &1 not defined" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Time Management module, particularly when there are issues related to the configuration of screen areas in the system.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The screen area referenced by the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration tables related to time management.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not have been properly configured or may reference a screen area that does not exist.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing definitions.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain screen areas, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the Time Management settings.
  Verify that the screen area referenced in the error message is defined correctly. If it is missing, you may need to create or adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is referencing valid screen areas. You may need to adjust the code to point to the correct screen area.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. Ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary permissions to access the screen area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) for debugging.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST001 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST001 in your SAP system.