How To Fix DDLS199 - Column & in arithmetic expression: table, view, or entity missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Column & in arithmetic expression: table, view, or entity missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS199 - Column & in arithmetic expression: table, view, or entity missing ?

  The SAP error message DDLS199 indicates that there is an issue with an arithmetic expression in your SQL statement or data definition language (DDL) operation. Specifically, it suggests that a column referenced in the arithmetic expression is missing from the specified table, view, or entity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Column: The column referenced in the arithmetic expression does not exist in the specified table or view.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the column name, causing the system to not recognize it.
  Incorrect Table/View: The table or view being referenced may not be the correct one, or it may not have been created yet.
  Database Schema Issues: The column might exist in a different schema or database context that is not currently accessible.
  Changes in Database Structure: If the database structure has changed (e.g., columns were dropped or renamed), the SQL statement may no longer be valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Column Existence: Verify that the column mentioned in the