How To Fix CFD_RUNTIME036 - Field &1 not found in before image of extensible structure

CFD_RUNTIME036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_RUNTIME - Custom Fields: Runtime Data

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Field &1 not found in before image of extensible structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_RUNTIME036 - Field &1 not found in before image of extensible structure ?

  The SAP error message CFD_RUNTIME036, which states "Field &1 not found in before image of extensible structure," typically occurs in the context of using extensible structures in SAP applications, particularly when dealing with change documents or data changes in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system is trying to access a field in the "before image" of an extensible structure that does not exist or is not properly defined. The "before image" refers to the state of the data before a change was made. The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Field Definition Issues: The field specified in the error message (&1) may not be defined in the extensible structure or may have been removed or renamed.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or structure definitions, the system may not be able to find the expected fields.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in