How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_DS_MISC028 - Field &1 does not exist in data source &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_DS_MISC - CRM Marketing: Messages Application Log

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Field &1 does not exist in data source &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_DS_MISC028 - Field &1 does not exist in data source &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_DS_MISC028 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) does not exist in the specified data source (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when working with data sources, especially in marketing or analytics scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Typo: The field name specified in the request may have a typo or may not match the actual field name in the data source.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be properly configured to include the specified field. This could be due to changes in the data model or updates in the system.
  Field Deletion: The field may have been deleted or renamed in the underlying data structure.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the data source and the application trying to access it, leading to discrepancies in available fields.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the field in the data source.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the field name specified in the error message is correct. Look for any typos or discrepancies.
  Review Data Source Configuration: Check the configuration of the data source in the SAP system to ensure that the field is included. You can do this by navigating to the relevant data source settings in the SAP GUI.
  Update Data Source: If the field has been added or modified, you may need to refresh or update the data source to reflect the changes.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific data source to ensure that you are using the correct fields and that they are available in the version you are working with.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data source and its fields.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the data source and field definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional context or related errors that might help diagnose the issue further.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.