How To Fix UGMD158 - Table &, role &, field &: Data element & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Table &, role &, field &: Data element & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD158 - Table &, role &, field &: Data element & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UGMD158 indicates that there is an issue with a data element that is referenced in a table or role. Specifically, the message states that the data element does not exist, which can occur for several reasons. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data Element: The data element specified in the error message has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention used when referencing the data element.
  Transport Issues: If the data element was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have been successful, or the data element may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data element, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Development Environment: The error may occur in a development environment where the data element is not yet defined or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Element Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the data element exists. Enter the name of the data element and see if it is available.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Data Element:
  
  If the data element does not exist, you may need to create it. If it was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it based on the specifications.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Double-check the spelling and naming conventions used in the table or role definition to ensure that the correct data element is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the data element was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data element. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Development and Activation:
  
  If you are in a development environment, ensure that the data element is activated and that all necessary objects are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check data elements and tables.
  SE80: Object Navigator to view and manage various objects in SAP.
  SE37: Function Module to check if any function modules are using the data element.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for UGMD158 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data elements and their usage in tables and roles for best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UGMD158 error and implement a solution to resolve it.