How To Fix CFD_DE_REPOSITORY_DB003 - Field &1 in extension &2 does not exist

CFD_DE_REPOSITORY_DB003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_DE_REPOSITORY_DB - Custom Fields: Repository Persistence

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Field &1 in extension &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_DE_REPOSITORY_DB003 - Field &1 in extension &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CFD_DE_REPOSITORY_DB003, which states "Field &1 in extension &2 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Cloud Application Programming (CAP) or when working with database extensions in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a field that is not defined in the specified extension.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition Missing: The field specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the database extension (&2). This could happen if the field was never created or if it was deleted or renamed.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the field name or extension name in the code or configuration.
  Inconsistent Metadata: The metadata in the database may not be in sync with the application code, possibly due to recent changes that were not properly deployed or activated.
  Versioning Issues: If you are working with different versions of the application or extensions, the field may