How To Fix CFD_DE_HANDLER031 - Field id &1 does not exist.

CFD_DE_HANDLER031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_DE_HANDLER - Custom Fields: Data Source Extension Handler

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Field id &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_DE_HANDLER031 - Field id &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_DE_HANDLER031, which states "Field id &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of data handling or data extraction processes, particularly when working with Custom Fields and Logic (CFL) or similar functionalities in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field ID Not Defined: The field ID referenced in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the field may not have been created or activated in the relevant data structure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the custom field may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the field ID.
  Transport Issues: If the field was recently created or modified and the changes were transported from a development environment to a production environment, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Version Mismatch: The error may occur if there is a version mismatch between the application and the underlying data model,