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How To Fix CME_CHAR007 - Data reference: field & does not exist in table &


CME_CHAR007 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CME_CHAR - Checks for Characteristics

  • Message number: 007

  • Message text: Data reference: field & does not exist in table &

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CME_CHAR007 - Details

  • The SAP error message CME_CHAR007 indicates that there is an issue with a data reference in your ABAP program or configuration. Specifically, the error message states that a field (denoted by &) does not exist in the specified table (also denoted by &). This typically occurs during runtime when the program attempts to access a field that is not defined in the specified database table.
    Causes:
    
    Field Name Typo: There may be a typo in the field name in your ABAP code or configuration.
    Table Structure Changes: The structure of the database table may have changed (e.g., a field was removed or renamed) after the code was written.
    Incorrect Table Reference: The program may be referencing the wrong table or a table that does not contain the specified field.
    Data Dictionary Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data dictionary, such as missing or outdated information about the table structure.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check Field Name: Verify that the

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