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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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 the structure.
  Review Structure Definition: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure definition and ensure that the field exists.
  Update Code/Configuration: If the structure has changed, update the code or configuration to reflect the current structure.
  Transport Consistency: Ensure that all relevant transports have been applied correctly in the target system.
  Debugging: If the error occurs during execution, use the debugger to trace the point of failure and identify the exact field and structure involved.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or change logs to understand recent changes to the structure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Program).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  Custom Development: If the error is occurring in custom code, review the ABAP code for any hardcoded field references that may need updating.
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues have been introduced.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AQ116 error and implement a solution to resolve it.