How To Fix RECD043 - Term (&2) with number &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Term (&2) with number &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The condition in the term assignment refers to term (<ZH>&V2&</>) with
number <ZH>&V1&</>. However this term does <ZH>not</> exist.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Delete the assignment, or create the term.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECD043 - Term (&2) with number &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RECD043 indicates that a specific term (identified by the number &1) does not exist for the specified term type (&2). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's classification or terminology management, where the system is trying to reference a term that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Term: The term number specified does not exist in the database. This could be due to data entry errors, deletion of the term, or the term not being created in the first place.
  Incorrect Term Type: The term type specified may not correspond to the term number provided. This can happen if there is a mismatch in the classification or terminology setup.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the term, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Term Existence:
  
  Check if the term number &1 exists in the relevant term type &2. You can do this by navigating to the appropriate transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like SE11 for data dictionary or SE78 for terminology management).
  
  
  
  Create or Update Term:
  
  If the term does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you have the correct details and that you are using the right term type.
  If the term exists but is not correctly linked to the term type, you may need to update the term or reassign it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the term. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to terminology management to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for managing terms.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink), or any specific transaction related to the module you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to RECD043 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials specific to your SAP implementation for guidance on managing terms and classifications.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RECD043 error and implement a solution to resolve it.