How To Fix COTPL012 - ASAP: Field &1 was not found in &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COTPL - Template Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: ASAP: Field &1 was not found in &2

What causes this issue?

During generation of the template report, the ASAP compiler could not
find form &V1& in program &V2& that was called from form &V3& in
programm &V4&.

System Response

The template cannot be saved or generated.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Report the program error in template generation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COTPL012 - ASAP: Field &1 was not found in &2 ?

  The SAP error message COTPL012 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) was not found in a specified structure or table (denoted as &2). This error typically arises during data processing or when trying to access a field that does not exist in the expected context.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Typo: There may be a typo in the field name specified in the code or configuration.
  Field Not Defined: The field may not be defined in the specified structure or table. This could happen if the field was removed or renamed in a recent update or customization.
  Incorrect Structure/Table: The wrong structure or table may be referenced in the code, leading to the system not finding the expected field.
  Data Dictionary Changes: Changes in the data dictionary (like transport requests) may have led to inconsistencies.
  Version Mismatch: If you are working with different versions of SAP or custom developments, the field may exist in one version but not in another.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the field name specified in the error message is correct and exists in the data dictionary.
  Review Structure/Table: Check the structure or table mentioned in the error message to ensure that it contains the field. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to look up the structure or table.
  Update Code/Configuration: If the field has been renamed or removed, update the relevant code or configuration to reflect the current structure.
  Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary transports have been applied correctly and that there are no missing objects.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the program to see where the error occurs and trace back to the source of the problem.
  Consult Documentation: Check any relevant documentation or release notes for changes that might have affected the data model.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE11 to view the data dictionary, SE80 for object navigation, and SE37 for function modules if applicable.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific error message or the components involved. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other forums for similar issues reported by other users, as they may have encountered and resolved the same problem.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.