How To Fix E2451 - Parameter field & is not in the base table

E2451 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 451

• Message text: Parameter field & is not in the base table

What causes this issue?

The parameter field does not lie in one of the base tables.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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E2451 - Details

• The SAP error message E2451, which states "Parameter field & is not in the base table," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the fields defined in a parameter and the fields available in the underlying database table. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying reports, queries, or data extraction processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Mismatch: The parameter field specified in the report or query does not exist in the base table. This could be due to a typo, a field that has been removed or renamed, or a field that was never part of the table.
  Table Changes: If the underlying database table has been modified (e.g., fields added, removed, or renamed), and the report or query has not been updated accordingly, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source being referenced may not be the correct one, leading to the absence of the expected fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field