How To Fix >6857 - At least one field (&1) does not belong to table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >6 - Purchasing Document

• Message number: 857

• Message text: At least one field (&1) does not belong to table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >6857 - At least one field (&1) does not belong to table &2 ?

  The SAP error message 6857 indicates that there is an issue with a field that is being referenced in a database operation (like a SELECT statement or a data manipulation operation) that does not belong to the specified table. This typically occurs in ABAP programs or when working with database views.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Field Name Typo: There might be a typo in the field name specified in the code.
  Field Not in Table: The field being referenced does not exist in the specified table. This could happen if the field was removed from the table or if the table structure has changed.
  Incorrect Table Reference: The table name specified might be incorrect or not match the intended table.
  Data Dictionary Changes: If there have been recent changes to the Data Dictionary (like adding or removing fields), the program may not be updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the field name specified in the error message is spelled correctly and matches the field names in the database table.
  Verify Table Structure: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the specified table and confirm that the field exists.
  Update Code: If the field has been removed or renamed, update the ABAP code to reflect the current structure of the table.
  Check for Changes: If there have been recent changes to the Data Dictionary, ensure that all dependent programs and objects are updated accordingly.
  Debugging: If you are unable to find the issue, consider using the debugger to step through the code and identify where the error is being triggered.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to view and edit table structures.
  SE80: Object Navigator to view and edit ABAP programs.
  SE37: Function Module to check if the error is related to a specific function module.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or updates that address this error.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 6857 in your SAP environment.