How To Fix PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST016 - Definition missing for field catalog &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Definition missing for field catalog &1

What causes this issue?

No definition exists for field catalog &v1&. A definition must exist
for each field catalog.

System Response

Field catalog &v1& can only be saved when a definition exists.

How to fix this error?

Define the field catalog by entering one of the following objects:
Name of data structure
Name of interface
Name of module pool/report as well as GUI status
Name of domains
Name of class
Type of layout
If you want to use more than one definition, you must create as many
field catalogs as definitions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST016 - Definition missing for field catalog &1 ?

  The SAP error message PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST016 indicates that there is a missing definition for a field catalog in the context of the Time Management module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration or definition for a specific field that is expected to be present in the field catalog.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The field catalog may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the customizing settings.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the field catalog definitions may not have been transported correctly.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the components of the SAP system, leading to missing definitions.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the field catalog.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for the field catalog in the Time Management module.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  If any objects are missing, you may need to re-transport them.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific field catalog you are working with. There may be specific instructions or notes that address this issue.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access the field catalog. You may need to work with your security team to ensure the user has the necessary roles assigned.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify where the missing definition is being called.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support Portal: Utilize the SAP Support Portal to search for specific notes or updates related to the error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Time Management to understand the expected configurations for field catalogs.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.