/FTI/SERV_TECH_ERROR073 - Configuration error in value help. Domain &1 does not exist

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /FTI/SERV_TECH_ERROR -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Configuration error in value help. Domain &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /FTI/SERV_TECH_ERROR073 - Configuration error in value help. Domain &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /FTI/SERV_TECH_ERROR073 Configuration error in value help. Domain &1 does not exist typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a value help (also known as a value list or dropdown) in the SAP system. This error suggests that the system is trying to access a domain that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Domain: The domain specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to a typo, a missing configuration, or the domain not being created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The value help configuration may be pointing to an incorrect or outdated domain.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the domain may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the domain, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Domain Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the domain specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the configuration that references it.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration for the value help. This can typically be found in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the value help is correctly configured to point to an existing domain.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the domain was included in the transport request.
  If it was not included, you may need to transport the domain from the source system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the domain. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the domain, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP Basis or development team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check domains and data elements.
  SPRO: Customizing to review and adjust configurations.
  SU53: Authorization check to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.