How To Fix SMT_CONFIG013 - No replacement for field &1 of structure &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT_CONFIG - Configuration message class

• Message number: 013

• Message text: No replacement for field &1 of structure &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT_CONFIG013 - No replacement for field &1 of structure &2 ?

  The SAP error message SMT_CONFIG013 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of a field in a structure during the data transfer or mapping process in SAP's System Landscape Transformation (SLT) or related tools. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find a suitable replacement for a specified field in a given structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping: The field specified in the error message does not have a corresponding mapping defined in the transformation rules.
  Field Deletion: The field may have been deleted or renamed in the source or target structure, leading to a mismatch.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the data transfer might be incorrect, leading to the system not recognizing the field.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in the data types between the source and target fields, causing the system to fail in finding a replacement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Mapping Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant mapping configuration in SLT or the data transfer tool you are using.
  Ensure that all fields in the source structure have corresponding mappings in the target structure.
  
  
  
  Update Field Definitions:
  
  If the field has been renamed or deleted, update the mapping to reflect the current structure definitions.
  If necessary, add the missing field to the mapping configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Transformation Rules:
  
  Check the transformation rules to ensure that they are correctly defined and that all required fields are included.
  
  
  
  Data Type Verification:
  
  Verify that the data types of the fields in the source and target structures are compatible. If there is a mismatch, adjust the data types accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SLT or the tool you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error is resolved and that data can be transferred successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like LTMC (for Migration Cockpit) or SLT (for SLT configuration) to access the relevant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to SMT_CONFIG013 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces in SLT or the relevant tool to gather more context about the error and identify any other underlying issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SMT_CONFIG013 error and ensure that your data transfer configuration is correctly set up.