How To Fix RECABT013 - Error in BDT Customizing: field &1 not represented

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECABT - Messages for BDT Applications (Cross-Application)

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error in BDT Customizing: field &1 not represented

What causes this issue?

Possible reasons for this error:
The "&V1&" field, or the view containing the "&V1&" field, was removed
from the current screen sequence in BDT Customizing. The "&V1&" field,
however, is defined as a required entry field in the field status
control.
The system should always navigate to the "&V1&" field, although it is
not represented in the current transaction.

System Response

It is not possible to navigate to the field.

How to fix this error?

Correct BDT Customizing. Never set a field as a required entry field in
the field status control if this field is not set to active for the
current application.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECABT013 - Error in BDT Customizing: field &1 not represented ?

  The SAP error message RECABT013 indicates that there is an issue with the Business Data Toolset (BDT) customizing, specifically that a field (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not represented in the BDT configuration. This typically occurs when the system is trying to access a field that has not been properly defined or mapped in the BDT settings.
  Cause:
  
  Field Not Defined: The field referenced in the error message is not defined in the BDT customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the BDT, such as missing or incorrect mappings for the field.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the underlying database structure, it may lead to fields being unrecognized.
  Transport Issues: If the BDT configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BDT Customizing:
  
  Go to the BDT customizing transaction (usually SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Cross-Application Components -> Business Data Toolset).
  Verify that the field in question is defined and correctly mapped in the BDT configuration.
  
  
  
  Field Representation:
  
  Ensure that the field is represented in the BDT structure. You may need to add the field to the relevant BDT structure if it is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all necessary fields are updated in the BDT configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues. Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the BDT process to identify where the error is occurring and gather more context about the missing field.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to BDT and the specific field to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums may have discussions related to this error, which can provide insights from other users who have faced similar issues.
  SAP Help Portal: The SAP Help Portal contains documentation on BDT and its configuration, which can be useful for understanding how to properly set up fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RECABT013 error and implement a solution to resolve it.