How To Fix SCODELIST_REGISTRY118 - A domain or table and field name must be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCODELIST_REGISTRY - Codelist Registry Messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: A domain or table and field name must be maintained

What causes this issue?

No domain or IMG table with field name specified.

System Response

The entry cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Specify the name of a valid domain or IMG table field name.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCODELIST_REGISTRY118 - A domain or table and field name must be maintained ?

  The SAP error message SCODELIST_REGISTRY118 indicates that there is a missing or improperly maintained domain or table and field name in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a code list in the SAP system, and the system cannot find the necessary domain or field definitions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Domain or Field: The domain or field that you are trying to reference in your code list does not exist or has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the code list may be incorrect, leading to the system being unable to locate the required domain or field.
  Transport Issues: If the code list or related objects were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Domain and Field Definitions:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the domain or field you are trying to use exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in your code list.
  
  
  
  Maintain Code List:
  
  Ensure that the code list is correctly configured. Go to transaction code SCDO (Code List Management) and verify the settings.
  Make sure that the domain and field names are correctly specified in the code list configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to see if there were any errors during the transport process.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to code lists and domains for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SCDO: Code List Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on code lists and domain management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SCODELIST_REGISTRY118 error and implement a solution to resolve it.