How To Fix A5228 - Field name &1 does not exist in DDIC structure &2.


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: A5 - Summarization in Investment Management

  • Message number: 228

  • Message text: Field name &1 does not exist in DDIC structure &2.

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  • What causes this issue?

    In the control record in row &V4& of the input file, it was specified
    that the data following it belongs to Dictionary structure &V2&.
    In the next column description, field &V1& was entered for column &V3&.
    However, this field does not belong to Dictionary structure &V2&.
    Only field names from this Dictionary structure are allowed to be
    entered in the column description.

    System Response

    Processing terminates.

    How to fix this error?

    Check the input file. If it was generated by a standard SAP program,
    you may want to contact the SAP Hotline.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message A5228 - Field name &1 does not exist in DDIC structure &2. ?
    The SAP error message A5228 indicates that a field name specified in your program or configuration does not exist in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) structure you are trying to reference. This error typically occurs during data processing, such as when trying to read or manipulate data in a table or structure that does not contain the specified field.
    
    Cause: Field Name Typo: There may be a typographical error in the field name you are using. Field Not Defined: The field may not be defined in the specified DDIC structure. This could happen if the field was removed or renamed in the underlying database structure. Incorrect Structure: You might be referencing the wrong structure or table that does not contain the field you are trying to access. Transport Issues: If the structure was recently changed and the changes have not been transported correctly to the system you are working in, the field may not exist in

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