How To Fix AQ116 - The field & is not in the structure &

AQ116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 116

• Message text: The field & is not in the structure &

What causes this issue?

You attempted to define the type of an additional field or parameter
using a LIKE reference, but the field specified after LIKE does not
exist in the assigned table.

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?

Specify the name of an existing table field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ116 - The field & is not in the structure & ?

  The SAP error message AQ116 ("The field & is not in the structure &") typically occurs when there is an attempt to access a field that does not exist in the specified structure. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data processing, report generation, or when customizing SAP applications.
  Causes:
  
  Field Name Typo: There may be a typo in the field name being referenced.
  Structure Changes: The structure may have been modified (fields added or removed) after the code was written, leading to discrepancies.
  Incorrect Structure Reference: The wrong structure may be referenced in the code or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, the structure may not be consistent across systems.
  Version Mismatch: Different versions of SAP or custom developments may lead to inconsistencies in field availability.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the field name referenced in the code or configuration is correct and matches the field names in