How To Fix AREN216 - &1: Assign add-on fields to the projection (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AREN - Messages - Archiving Engine

• Message number: 216

• Message text: &1: Assign add-on fields to the projection (see long text)

What causes this issue?

You are using the following fields in the add-on structure: &v2&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Since these fields exist in the header table and already contain values,
they belong in the projection. Fields from the projection are
transferred directly from the database and are available to the business
check modules for evaluation in the analysis phase.
Add-on fields are purely virtual fields. They do not exist in the
database. These add-on fields are determined at runtime (-> transient
fields).
Caution: For technical reasons, the projection structure is included in
the add-on structure. The add-on fields are in addition to the
projection.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AREN216 - &1: Assign add-on fields to the projection (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message AREN216 typically indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of add-on fields to a projection in the context of SAP's data modeling or reporting tools. This error often arises when the system cannot find the necessary fields that are required for a specific projection or view, which can occur in various scenarios, such as when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Assignments: The add-on fields that are supposed to be included in the projection are not properly assigned or configured.
  Inconsistent Data Model: Changes in the data model or structure that have not been reflected in the projections can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the add-on fields were recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing configurations.
  Version Compatibility: The add-on fields may not be compatible with the current version of the projection or the underlying data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Assignments: Go to the relevant projection or data model and verify that all required add-on fields are correctly assigned. You may need to add the missing fields manually.
  Update Projections: If there have been changes to the data model, ensure that the projections are updated accordingly. This may involve regenerating the projection or refreshing the data model.
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to the add-on fields.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific add-on you are using to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Check for Compatibility: Ensure that the add-on fields are compatible with the version of the projection you are using. If necessary, update the projection to align with the add-on specifications.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message AREN216.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the AREN216 error message in SAP.