How To Fix 10078 - The selected field does not exist

10078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 10 - Customizing: Process Industries

• Message number: 078

• Message text: The selected field does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 10078 - The selected field does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "10078: The selected field does not exist" typically occurs when a user tries to access or manipulate a field in a report, transaction, or data entry screen that is not available in the underlying data structure or database table. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Field Name Typo: The field name may have been misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the program or report.
  Field Deletion: The field may have been removed or renamed in the database or data structure.
  Incorrect Data Structure: The program or report may be referencing an outdated or incorrect data structure that does not include the field.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields, leading to the perception that the field does not exist.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the SAP system, the field may not be available in the modified version.
  
  Solutions:
  
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