How To Fix COM_HIER_EXCHANGE002 - Table &1 or field &1 in table &2 does not exist

COM_HIER_EXCHANGE002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_HIER_EXCHANGE - Message for download of hierarchies

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Table &1 or field &1 in table &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_HIER_EXCHANGE002 - Table &1 or field &1 in table &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message COM_HIER_EXCHANGE002 indicates that there is an issue with a specific table or field not being found in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Composite Hierarchy Management or when dealing with master data in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Table or Field: The specified table (&1) or field (&1) in the specified table (&2) does not exist in the database. This could be due to:
  
  Typographical errors in the table or field names.
  The table or field has been deleted or renamed.
  The table or field is not activated or not part of the current data model.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table or field.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that is causing the hierarchy or data structure to be misaligned.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table and Field Names: Verify that the table and field names specified in