How To Fix XW151 - No customer added fields found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 151

• Message text: No customer added fields found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW151 - No customer added fields found ?

  The SAP error message XW151: No customer added fields found typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a transaction or report that expects certain custom fields to be present in the system, but those fields are not defined or available.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Custom Fields: The most common cause is that the custom fields that are expected in the transaction or report have not been created or activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the custom fields from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the custom fields.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or customizations, it may lead to this error if the fields are not properly linked or defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Custom Fields: Verify if the custom fields are defined in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system.
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check if the fields exist.
  
  
  
  Activate Fields: If the fields are not activated, you may need to activate them. This can usually be done in the customizing settings under the relevant application area.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for the application or module you are working with are correct and that they include the custom fields.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the custom fields. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the custom fields were added as part of a specific enhancement or project, consult the documentation or the development team to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can use transaction SE37 or SE80 to debug the program or function module that is generating the error to identify where the issue lies.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or application you are working with to understand how custom fields are supposed to be configured and used.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.