How To Fix FINB_MSG_REPORTING015 - Internal error: Initial field name in one condition

FINB_MSG_REPORTING015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_MSG_REPORTING - Messages in Package FINB_REPORTING

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Internal error: Initial field name in one condition

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FINB_MSG_REPORTING015 - Details

• The SAP error message FINB_MSG_REPORTING015 ("Internal error: Initial field name in one condition") typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when working with reporting tools in SAP, such as SAP BW or SAP S/4HANA. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way a condition is defined in a report or query, specifically related to the field names being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Field Name: The error often arises when a field name is not properly defined or is missing in the reporting conditions. This can happen if the field is not available in the data source or if there is a typo in the field name.
  Data Source Issues: If the data source has been changed or is not properly configured, it may lead to this error.
  Query Design Issues: If the query is not designed correctly, such as having conditions that reference fields that do not exist or are