How To Fix /SAPSLL/PLUGINR3703 - The specified type, &, does not exist (input help -> F4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSLL/PLUGINR3 -

• Message number: 703

• Message text: The specified type, &, does not exist (input help -> F4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSLL/PLUGINR3703 - The specified type, &, does not exist (input help -> F4) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSLL/PLUGINR3703 indicates that there is an issue with a specified type that does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SLL) module, particularly when trying to use input help (F4) for a field that expects a certain data type or value.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Type: The specified type may not be defined in the system. This could happen if the necessary configuration or data definitions have not been set up.
  Incorrect Configuration: There might be a misconfiguration in the system that leads to the type not being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the required data types or configurations may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data types or fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the necessary data types are correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP SLL module.
  Data Dictionary: Use transaction SE11 to check if the specified type exists in the Data Dictionary. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference.
  Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and transported correctly.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the data type in question. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or transaction that triggered the error to identify where the issue lies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the SLL module for more details on data types and configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.