How To Fix /SMB/CENTRALDATA087 - Field &1 does not reference central data in subobject &2

/SMB/CENTRALDATA087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CENTRALDATA -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Field &1 does not reference central data in subobject &2

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/SMB/CENTRALDATA087 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/CENTRALDATA087 Field &1 does not reference central data in subobject &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Suite applications, particularly when dealing with central data management in the SAP system. This error indicates that a specific field (denoted by &1) is expected to reference central data but does not do so in the specified subobject (denoted by &2).
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The field in question may not be correctly linked to the central data repository, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or the way the central data is set up in the system.
  Missing Data: The required central data for the specified subobject may not exist or may not have been properly maintained.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might not be correctly referencing the central data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the central data