How To Fix DPR_SHARED501 - Field &1 does not exist in table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_SHARED - Development Projects: Messages for Shared Objects

• Message number: 501

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

What causes this issue?

When implementing the method
IF_EX_DPR_EXTENDED_ATTRIBS~VERIFY_ATTRIBUTES of the Business Add-In
DPR_EXTENDED_ATTRIBS the system reported that the value in the field
&v1& is invalid. The field &v1& does not exist in the table &v2&.

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?

An error occurred when implementing the BAdI method
IF_EX_DPR_EXTENDED_ATTRIBS~VERIFY_ATTRIBUTES. Contact the responsible
developer.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_SHARED501 - Field &1 does not exist in table &2 ?

  The SAP error message DPR_SHARED501 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) does not exist in the specified table (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Project Management or related modules where data integrity and structure are crucial.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Typo: The field name specified in the error message may have been misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the code or configuration.
  Table Structure Changes: The table structure may have been altered (e.g., fields added or removed) in a recent update or customization, leading to the field no longer being available.
  Incorrect Table Reference: The table being referenced may not be the correct one for the operation being performed, leading to a mismatch.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields in the table, which can lead to this error being triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field and Table Names: Verify that the field name and table name are correct. Look for any typos or discrepancies in the naming.
  Review Table Structure: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the table in question. Ensure that the field exists in the table.
  Update Code/Configuration: If the field has been removed or renamed, update any custom code or configuration that references the old field name.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the field in the table. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Consult Documentation: If the error occurs after a system upgrade or patch, consult the release notes or documentation for any changes to the data model that may affect the field in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to view table structures.
  SE80: Object Navigator for checking related objects.
  SE37: Function Module to check if the error is coming from a specific function.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access, you can use the debugger to trace where the error is occurring in the code.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and potential solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the DPR_SHARED501 error and implement an appropriate solution.