How To Fix FC172 - Field & is not contained in table &

FC172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Field & is not contained in table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC172 - Field & is not contained in table & ?

  The SAP error message FC172 ("Field & is not contained in table &") typically occurs when there is an attempt to access a field in a table that does not exist. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data entry, report generation, or when executing a program that references a specific field in a database table.
  Causes:
  
  Field Name Typo: There may be a typo in the field name specified in the program or configuration.
  Table Structure Changes: The table structure may have changed (e.g., fields added or removed) and the program or configuration has not been updated accordingly.
  Incorrect Table Reference: The program may be referencing the wrong table or an outdated version of the table.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be aligned with the current database schema.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, the transport may not have included