How To Fix FINB_DMTOT019 - Field &1 is not contained in the specified fact table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_DMTOT - Data Retention: Total Persistence Messages

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Field &1 is not contained in the specified fact table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_DMTOT019 - Field &1 is not contained in the specified fact table &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINB_DMTOT019 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) is not found in the specified fact table (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics, where data extraction and reporting are involved.
  Cause:
  
  
  Field Not Available: The field you are trying to access or use in your query/report is not part of the specified fact table. This could be due to:
  
  The field not being included in the data model.
  The field being removed or renamed in a recent update or change to the data model.
  The fact table being incorrectly specified in the query or report.
  
  
  
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or the underlying database schema, this could lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Incorrect Query Design: The query or report may be incorrectly designed, referencing fields that do not exist in the selected data source.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Availability:
  
  Verify that the field &1 is indeed part of the fact table &2. You can do this by checking the data model in the SAP BW system.
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to explore the InfoProviders and confirm the fields.
  
  
  
  Update Query/Report:
  
  If the field is not part of the fact table, you may need to modify your query or report to use a different field that is available.
  If the field should be part of the fact table, consider updating the data model to include it.
  
  
  
  Check for Recent Changes:
  
  Review any recent changes made to the data model or the InfoProvider. If changes were made, ensure that all dependent queries and reports are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Refresh:
  
  If the data model has been updated, you may need to refresh or rebuild the affected queries or reports to ensure they reflect the latest structure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or updates regarding the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 for data modeling, RSRT for executing queries, and RSD1 for InfoObject maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or recommendations related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.