How To Fix EXPD044 - Structure & does not have a field with the name IDENT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EXPD - Expediting

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Structure & does not have a field with the name IDENT

What causes this issue?

The specified structure &V1& does not have a field with the name IDENT.

System Response

Only structures that contain a field with the name IDENT are allowed
for progess tracking.
The field is used as a key for the data updated within progress
tracking.

How to fix this error?

Incorporate the IDENT field with data element EXP_IDENT into the
structure &V1& and give each entry a unique key in this field.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EXPD044 - Structure & does not have a field with the name IDENT ?

  The SAP error message EXPD044 indicates that a structure does not contain a field with the specified name, in this case, "IDENT." This error typically arises during the execution of a program or transaction that attempts to access a field that is not defined in the specified structure.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Mismatch: The field "IDENT" may not exist in the structure you are trying to access. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect field name.
  Structure Definition Changes: The structure may have been modified, and the field "IDENT" was removed or renamed.
  Incorrect Structure Usage: The program may be using the wrong structure or context where "IDENT" is not defined.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been updated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Structure Definition:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the definition of the structure in question. Verify if the field "IDENT" exists.
  If it does not exist, determine if it was renamed or if you are using the wrong structure.
  
  
  
  Correct Field Name:
  
  If there is a typo in the field name, correct it in the program or report that is generating the error.
  
  
  
  Update Program Logic:
  
  If the structure has changed, update the program logic to reflect the current structure definition. This may involve modifying the code to use the correct field names or structures.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the structure was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs related to the structure to understand any recent changes that may have affected the field.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the program to see where the error occurs and what structure is being used at that point.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Editor).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific structure or field.
  Development Team: If you are not the developer, it may be helpful to consult with the development team for insights into recent changes or issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EXPD044 error and implement a solution to resolve it.