How To Fix DDLS201 - Column & in arithm. expression: view or table & does not contain column

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Column & in arithm. expression: view or table & does not contain column

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS201 - Column & in arithm. expression: view or table & does not contain column ?

  The SAP error message DDLS201 indicates that there is an issue with a column referenced in an arithmetic expression within a view or table. Specifically, the error message states that the column you are trying to use does not exist in the specified view or table.
  Cause:
  
  Column Name Typo: The column name specified in the arithmetic expression may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Column Does Not Exist: The column may not exist in the specified view or table. This could be due to changes in the database schema, such as a column being deleted or renamed.
  Incorrect View/Table: The view or table being referenced may not be the correct one, leading to the absence of the expected column.
  Database Synchronization Issues: If the database schema has been changed but the changes have not been properly synchronized or activated in the SAP system, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Column Name: Verify the spelling of the column name in the arithmetic expression. Ensure that it matches exactly with the column name defined in the view or table.
  Verify Table/View Structure: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the table or view. Confirm that the column exists and is correctly defined.
  Update or Correct the Expression: If the column has been renamed or removed, update the arithmetic expression to use the correct column name or remove the reference if it is no longer needed.
  Check for Changes: If there have been recent changes to the database schema, ensure that all changes have been activated and that the system is synchronized with the latest schema.
  Rebuild the View: If the view is based on multiple tables and there have been changes to those tables, consider rebuilding the view to ensure it reflects the current structure of the underlying tables.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE11 to view the Data Dictionary, SE14 for database utility, and SE80 for object navigator to check the views and tables.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be specific patches or updates that address similar issues.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DDLS201 error and implement the appropriate solution.