How To Fix PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST021 - Entry missing in application indicator field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Entry missing in application indicator field

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

What causes this issue?

The application indicator (field APPID) must be filled if either an
interface name (field INTERFACE_NAME) or the usage type of a layout has
been specified (field LAYOUT_USAGETYPE).

System Response

How to fix this error?

Either specify the application indicator or delete the interface name
or usage type of a layout. You can use the F4 help for possible values
for the application indicators.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST021 - Entry missing in application indicator field ?

  The SAP error message PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST021 indicates that there is an entry missing in the application indicator field for a specific configuration related to time management. This error typically arises in the context of time evaluation or when processing time data in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Configuration: The application indicator field in the relevant configuration table (often related to time management) does not have the necessary entries. This can happen if the configuration was not set up correctly or if it was inadvertently deleted.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the time management area, they may not be aligned with the standard configurations, leading to this error.
  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 entries.
  
  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 application indicator field has the necessary entries. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Maintain Entries:
  
  If you find that entries are missing, you can add them manually. Ensure that you have the correct values and settings as per your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is correctly referencing the application indicator field and that it aligns with the standard SAP configurations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. You may need to re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PT60 (Time Evaluation), and others related to time management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST021 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on time management configuration and common issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message PT_TMW_FLD_SEL_CUST021 in your SAP system.