How To Fix /SAPCND/SY_CONFIG002 - Field name &1 for usage &2 does not exist in the global field catalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/SY_CONFIG -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Field name &1 for usage &2 does not exist in the global field catalog

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/SY_CONFIG002 - Field name &1 for usage &2 does not exist in the global field catalog ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/SY_CONFIG002 indicates that there is an issue with a field name that is being referenced in a usage context, but it does not exist in the global field catalog. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or similar applications where field configurations are critical for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Mismatch: The field name specified in the configuration does not match any field in the global field catalog. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect field name.
  Field Not Defined: The field may not have been defined in the global field catalog at all, possibly due to missing configuration or setup.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the field catalog or the usage context, the field may have been removed or renamed.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the field definitions to be incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Field Name: Check the field name specified in the error message against the global field catalog to ensure it exists and is spelled correctly.
  Check Global Field Catalog: Access the global field catalog in the SAP system to confirm that the field is defined. If it is not, you may need to create or define it.
  Review Configuration: Look at the configuration settings for the usage context to ensure that all fields referenced are valid and exist in the catalog.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP CC you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the usage of the field.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.