How To Fix AD698 - Field & (data element does not exist)

AD698 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 698

• Message text: Field & (data element does not exist)

What causes this issue?

The data element belonging to the field was not yet defined in the
ABAP/4 Dictionary.

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?

Create the data element.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AD698 - Details

• The SAP error message AD698, which states "Field & (data element does not exist)," typically occurs when there is an attempt to reference a field or data element in a program, report, or configuration that does not exist in the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the field name or data element being referenced.
  Missing Data Element: The data element may not have been created or may have been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Table/Structure: The field may be referenced in the wrong context, such as in a table or structure where it does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the field was recently added in a development environment and not transported correctly to the production environment, it may not exist in the production system.
  Version Mismatch: If you are using a custom program or report that relies on a specific version of a data