How To Fix 12503 - Field &1 for table &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Field &1 for table &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You want to use the field &V1& as a <DS:DE.BIC_FIELD>selection field
</>. The table &V2&<ZH> </> does not contain a field with the name &V1&
.
.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12503 - Field &1 for table &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "12503 Field &1 for table &2 does not exist" typically indicates that there is an attempt to access a field in a database table that is not defined or does not exist in the specified table. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during data retrieval, report generation, or when executing a program that references the table and field.
  Causes:
  
  Field Name Typo: The field name specified in the error message may have been misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the code.
  Table Structure Changes: The database table structure may have been changed (e.g., fields added or removed) after the program was developed, leading to discrepancies.
  Incorrect Table Reference: The program may be referencing the wrong table or an outdated version of the table.
  Transport Issues: If the table structure was changed in a different environment (e.g., development) and not properly transported to the current environment (e.g., production), it may lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the field, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field and Table Names: Verify that the field name (&1) and table name (&2) are correct. Look for any typos or incorrect references in the code.
  Review Table Structure: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the specified table and confirm whether the field exists.
  Update Code: If the field has been removed or renamed, update the code to reflect the current structure of the table.
  Transport Changes: Ensure that any changes made to the table structure in the development environment have been properly transported to the target environment.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the program has the necessary authorizations to access the specified field in the table.
  Debugging: If the error occurs during program execution, consider using the debugger to trace the point of failure and gather more context about the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to view and edit table structures.
  SE80: Object Navigator to view programs and their associated objects.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific program or transaction that is generating the error to understand its expected behavior and requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.