How To Fix FAGL_VPROV013 - Field & (&) does not exist in &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_VPROV - Messages for Generation and Use of Virtual InfoProviders

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Field & (&) does not exist in &

What causes this issue?

You want to perform a planned/actual comparison.
For technical reasons, this planned/actual comparison requires the
system to read data from the totals table.
A check performed on the field list of the query has detected that at
least one field is missing from the totals table.

System Response

Due to this missing field, the planned/actual comparison cannot be
performed.

How to fix this error?

Either remove the relevant field from the field list of the query, or
change the query so that only actual data from the actual line item
table is displayed.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_VPROV013 - Field & (&) does not exist in & ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_VPROV013 typically indicates that there is an issue with a field that is expected to exist in a certain context but does not. This error is often encountered in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and General Ledger (GL) accounting processes, particularly when dealing with the new General Ledger (New GL) functionality.
  Cause:
  The error message FAGL_VPROV013 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Field Mismatch: The field specified in the error message does not exist in the specified table or structure. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing field in the data model.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may reference fields that are not available in the standard SAP data model.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or from an older version of SAP, there may be inconsistencies in the data structure.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the New GL or related modules may not be set up correctly, leading to the system looking for fields that are not defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_VPROV013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Existence: Verify that the field mentioned in the error message exists in the specified table or structure. You can use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the definitions of tables and structures.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Go through the configuration settings in the New GL and ensure that all necessary fields are properly defined. This can be done using transaction SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant ABAP code to see where the error is being triggered and why the field is not found.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP Notes and documentation related to the specific version of SAP you are using. There may be known issues or patches available that address this error.
  
  
  Check Custom Code: If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is not referencing fields that do not exist in the current version of the data model.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SPRO (Configuration), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on New GL and related financial processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FAGL_VPROV013 error and implement a solution.