How To Fix /SAPCND/ARCH170 - Field catalog &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/ARCH -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Field catalog &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/ARCH170 - Field catalog &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/ARCH170 Field catalog &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP's condition management or pricing procedures. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a field catalog that has not been defined or does not exist in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Catalog: The specified field catalog (denoted by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the pricing procedure or condition records that reference the field catalog.
  Transport Issues: If the field catalog was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated properly.
  Version Mismatch: The error may arise if there are inconsistencies between different versions of the software or if the system is not updated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Catalog Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the configuration settings for condition management.
  Verify if the field catalog exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure that is being used and ensure that it references the correct field catalog.
  Make any necessary adjustments to the pricing procedure to ensure it aligns with the available field catalogs.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the field catalog was supposed to be transported, check the transport request to ensure it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  If necessary, re-transport the field catalog.
  
  
  
  System Update:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates. Sometimes, errors can arise from outdated components.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for checking definitions and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.