How To Fix /RPM/CONFIGURATION020 - Assign only custom fields

/RPM/CONFIGURATION020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/CONFIGURATION -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Assign only custom fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/CONFIGURATION020 - Assign only custom fields ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/CONFIGURATION020 Assign only custom fields typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of fields in a particular context, often related to the assignment of fields in a configuration or a custom field setup.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Assignment Issue: The error suggests that the system is trying to assign standard fields instead of custom fields in a configuration. In RPM, certain configurations are expected to only use custom fields that have been defined by the user.
  Configuration Settings: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings where standard fields are being referenced instead of the custom fields that are intended for use.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or field definitions, it could lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Assignments: Review the configuration settings where the