How To Fix PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST003 - Field catalog &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: 003

• Message text: Field catalog &1 not defined

What causes this issue?

Field catalog &v1& 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?

Define field catalog &V1& in the V_PT_FIELD_CAT view.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST003 - Field catalog &1 not defined ?

  The SAP error message PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST003 indicates that a field catalog specified in the system is not defined. This error typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel time recording, where the system expects certain fields to be available for processing but cannot find them.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Catalog Definition: The field catalog that is referenced in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing customization.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the time management module may not have been set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the required fields.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it is possible that the field catalog was not included in the transport request or was not activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Catalog Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where field catalogs are defined.
  Ensure that the field catalog referenced in the error message is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Customization Settings:
  
  Verify that all necessary customization settings for the time management module are in place. This includes checking for any missing entries in the relevant tables or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  If needed, re-transport the missing objects or manually create the field catalog in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific field catalog and its usage in the time management module. This can provide insights into any prerequisites or dependencies.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, 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: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary objects, or SE80 for development objects.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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 the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.