How To Fix AQ181 - For field &, LIKE & is not in ABAP Dictionary

AQ181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 181

• Message text: For field &, LIKE & is not in ABAP Dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ181 - For field &, LIKE & is not in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message AQ181 indicates that there is an issue with a field in your ABAP program or data dictionary. Specifically, the message states that the field specified (represented by &) is not defined in the ABAP Dictionary, which means that the system cannot find the field definition in the database or data structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Not Defined: The field you are trying to use in your program or query is not defined in the ABAP Dictionary. This could be due to a typo in the field name or because the field has not been created in the database.
  Incorrect Table/Structure: The field might belong to a different table or structure that is not being referenced correctly in your code.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., fields added or removed), the program may be referencing outdated field names.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported