How To Fix 62357 - Field & does not exist for structure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Field & does not exist for structure &

What causes this issue?

You entered field &V1& when defining evaluation criteria for assigning
incoming payments to open items. However this field is not contained in
structure &V2&.

System Response

Your entry will not be accepted.

How to fix this error?

A data structure is determined for each application (contract type)
containing all the information on the related open items. For the
current application, this is structue &V2& from the Data Dictionary.
You have to use evaluation criteria relating to one of the fields of
this structure. Press F4 for a list of all the fields in this
structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62357 - Field & does not exist for structure & ?

  The SAP error message "62357 Field & does not exist for structure &" typically indicates that there is an attempt to access a field in a structure that does not exist. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during data processing, report generation, or when working with custom programs or enhancements.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Typo: The field name specified in the code or configuration may have a typo or may not match the actual field name in the structure.
  Structure Changes: The structure may have been modified (fields added or removed) in a recent update or enhancement, and the code is still referencing the old field.
  Incorrect Structure: The structure being referenced may not be the correct one for the context in which it is being used.
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data dictionary that need to be resolved.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the field name being referenced in the code or configuration is correct. Ensure there are no typos.
  Review Structure Definition: Check the definition of the structure in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11) to confirm that the field exists.
  Update Code: If the structure has changed, update the code to reference the correct field or structure.
  Debugging: Use the debugger to trace where the error occurs and inspect the variables and structures being used at that point.
  Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all related transports have been moved to the target system correctly.
  Consult Documentation: If the structure is part of a standard SAP module, consult the relevant SAP documentation or notes for any changes or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction SE11 to view and edit data dictionary objects, and SE80 for object navigation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific structure or field.
  ABAP Development: If you are a developer, familiarize yourself with the ABAP programming guidelines and best practices to avoid such issues in the future.
  Testing: After making changes, thoroughly test the affected functionality to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues have been introduced.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.