How To Fix DBMAN332 - Requested field &1 does not exist in DataStore object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 332

• Message text: Requested field &1 does not exist in DataStore object &2

What causes this issue?

The requested InfoObject is not part of the DataStore object.

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?

Change your query accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN332 - Requested field &1 does not exist in DataStore object &2 ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN332 indicates that a requested field does not exist in the specified DataStore object (DSO). This error typically occurs during data extraction, transformation, or loading processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when the system is trying to access a field that is not defined in the DSO.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Mismatch: The field name specified in the query or data flow does not match any of the fields defined in the DataStore object.
  Field Deletion: The field may have been deleted or renamed in the DSO after the data flow or query was created.
  Incorrect DataSource: The DataSource being used may not be correctly mapped to the DSO, leading to the system looking for a field that doesn't exist.
  Transport Issues: If the DSO was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the field definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions: Verify the field definitions in the DataStore object. Ensure that the field you are trying to access exists and is spelled correctly.
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1) and navigate to the DSO to check its structure.
  
  
  
  Update Queries and Data Flows: If the field has been renamed or deleted, update any queries or data flows that reference the old field name.
  
  Modify the relevant queries in the Query Designer or adjust the data flow in the Data Flow Designer.
  
  
  
  Recheck DataSource Mapping: Ensure that the DataSource is correctly mapped to the DSO and that all required fields are included in the mapping.
  
  Check the DataSource settings in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency: If the DSO was transported, ensure that all related objects (like InfoObjects) were also transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or adjust the objects to ensure consistency.
  
  
  Check for Activation Issues: Sometimes, the DSO may not be activated properly. Ensure that the DSO is activated and that all changes are saved.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the logs for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for DataStore objects and data modeling in BW for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DBMAN332 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.