How To Fix COM_TEXT_CUST008 - Field &2 not available in table &1

COM_TEXT_CUST008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_TEXT_CUST - Messages for Text Customizing

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Field &2 not available in table &1

What causes this issue?

You have entered a field name that is not in the table or structure.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The entry must either be replaced by another field, or else deleted.
The F4 Help enables you to choose from all fields allowed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST008 - Field &2 not available in table &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_TEXT_CUST008 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &2) is not available in the specified table (denoted as &1). This error typically arises in the context of customizing or configuring text elements in SAP, particularly when dealing with text management in various modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Not Defined: The field you are trying to access or manipulate does not exist in the specified table. This could be due to a typo in the field name or an incorrect table reference.
  Table Structure Changes: If there have been recent changes to the database schema or table structure (e.g., during an upgrade or customization), the field may have been removed or renamed.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields in the table, leading to this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The error may also arise from incorrect configuration settings in the customizing transactions related to text management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field