How To Fix 32216 - Dynam. assignment failed as field & not contained in structure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 32 - HR: Public Sector Austria

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Dynam. assignment failed as field & not contained in structure &

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& is not contained in structure &V2&. Dynamic assignment to
this field is therefore not possible.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

In the Implementation Guide work step <DS:SIMG.OHAAOESV044> Create and
Maintain Customizing Includes</>, maintain the Customizing include for
structure &V2&. Enter field &V1& in this Customizing include as a
component.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 32216 - Dynam. assignment failed as field & not contained in structure & ?

  The SAP error message 32216 indicates that there is a dynamic assignment failure because a specified field is not contained in the structure being referenced. This typically occurs in ABAP programming when you are trying to assign a value to a field that does not exist in the target structure.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Mismatch: The field you are trying to assign does not exist in the structure you are working with. This could be due to a typo in the field name or because the field was removed or renamed in the data dictionary.
  Incorrect Structure Reference: The structure you are referencing may not be the correct one, or it may not have been defined properly.
  Dynamic Field Assignment: If you are using dynamic field assignment (e.g., using ASSIGN statement), the field name being assigned may not match any field in the target structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Names: Verify that the field name you are trying to assign is spelled correctly and exists in the structure you are working with.
  Review Structure Definition: Ensure that the structure you are referencing is defined correctly in the data dictionary (SE11) and contains the field you are trying to access.
  Debugging: Use debugging tools to trace the execution of your code and check the values of the variables involved in the dynamic assignment. This can help identify where the mismatch is occurring.
  Use DESCRIBE FIELD: If you are unsure about the structure of the field, you can use the DESCRIBE FIELD statement to get information about the field and its attributes.
  Check for Changes: If the structure has been modified recently (e.g., fields added or removed), ensure that your code is updated accordingly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Review the ABAP documentation for dynamic field assignment and structures to understand how to properly use these features.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific version of SAP you are using.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or Stack Overflow for additional insights from other developers 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.