How To Fix /SRMSMC/FND_CMN_UI012 - Assign a valid DDIC domain to the dropdown box

/SRMSMC/FND_CMN_UI012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/FND_CMN_UI -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Assign a valid DDIC domain to the dropdown box

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/FND_CMN_UI012 - Assign a valid DDIC domain to the dropdown box ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/FND_CMN_UI012 Assign a valid DDIC domain to the dropdown box typically occurs in the context of SAP SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) when there is an issue with the configuration of a dropdown box in a user interface. This error indicates that the dropdown box is not properly linked to a valid Data Dictionary (DDIC) domain, which is necessary for it to function correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect DDIC Domain: The dropdown box is configured to use a DDIC domain that does not exist or is incorrectly specified.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the UI component where the dropdown is defined.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that led to the loss of the DDIC domain assignment.
  Development Errors: Custom developments or modifications may have introduced errors in the UI configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DDIC Domain:
  
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