How To Fix SMOIWS114 - Error filling dropdown list (Field: &1)

SMOIWS114 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMOIWS -

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Error filling dropdown list (Field: &1)

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SMOIWS114 - Details

• The SAP error message SMOIWS114, which states "Error filling dropdown list (Field: &1)," typically occurs when there is an issue with populating a dropdown list in a user interface, often related to missing or incorrect data in the backend system.
  Causes:
  
  Data Issues: The underlying data that should populate the dropdown may be missing, incomplete, or incorrectly formatted.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data required for the dropdown.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the dropdown field in the SAP system.
  Performance Issues: If the system is experiencing performance issues, it may fail to retrieve the data in a timely manner.
  Custom Code: If there is custom code involved in populating the dropdown, there may be bugs or errors in that code.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data: Verify that the data source for the dropdown is complete and correctly formatted. Ensure that the relevant tables or data elements