How To Fix R1515 - Reference table field for differentiation type element & incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Reference table field for differentiation type element & incorrect

What causes this issue?

A reference table field which no longer exists was specified in the
definition of differentiation type element &V1&.

System Response

Termination

How to fix this error?

Assign a different reference table field to the differentiation type
element: <DS:TRAN.BUSM>Define differentiation type elements</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1515 - Reference table field for differentiation type element & incorrect ?

  The SAP error message R1515, which states "Reference table field for differentiation type element & incorrect," typically occurs in the context of material master data or when dealing with characteristics in classification. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a differentiation type element, which is often related to the way characteristics are defined or linked to the reference table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The differentiation type element may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to incorrect settings in the classification system or in the material master data.
  Missing or Incorrect Reference Table: The reference table that is supposed to provide the necessary data for the differentiation type may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to be unable to find the correct reference for the differentiation type.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom