How To Fix SCPR151 - BC Set contains data for nonexistent table field: & - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCPR - BC Sets

• Message number: 151

• Message text: BC Set contains data for nonexistent table field: & - &

What causes this issue?

The table field description does not match the data in the BC Set.

System Response

The BC Set data for which no field description is found in the Data
Dictionary, is ignored by the system.

How to fix this error?

Update the BC Set or ignore this BC Set.
Do not activate the BC Set, this could cause inconsistencies in the
original tables, because the BC Set is probably not valid for the
current system release.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCPR151 - BC Set contains data for nonexistent table field: & - & ?

  The SAP error message SCPR151 indicates that a Business Configuration Set (BC Set) contains data for a table field that does not exist in the system. This can occur for several reasons, such as changes in the data model, missing customizations, or inconsistencies in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  
  Nonexistent Table Field: The field referenced in the error message does not exist in the database table. This could be due to:
  
  The field being removed or renamed in a recent upgrade or patch.
  The field being part of a custom development that is not present in the current system.
  The BC Set being created in a different system or version where the field existed.
  
  
  
  Inconsistent BC Set: The BC Set may have been created with a different version of the software or in a different environment where the field was valid.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the BC Set was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Field Existence: Verify if the field mentioned in the error message exists in the relevant table. You can do this by:
  
  Using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table and its fields.
  If the field does not exist, determine if it was removed or renamed.
  
  
  
  Update the BC Set: If the field is indeed missing, you may need to:
  
  Remove the references to the nonexistent field from the BC Set.
  Create a new BC Set that reflects the current data model.
  
  
  
  Adjust Custom Developments: If the field was part of a custom development, ensure that the custom code is properly deployed and that the field is available in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any release notes or documentation related to the version upgrade or patch that may have affected the data model.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting your business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SCPR20: Manage BC Sets
  SCPR30: Transport BC Sets
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on handling BC Sets.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: Always ensure that the BC Sets are compatible with the version of SAP you are running, especially after upgrades or migrations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SCPR151 error and implement a solution to resolve it.