How To Fix GB013 - Field '&' does not exist

GB013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Field '&' does not exist

What causes this issue?

A field/table combination has been specified but it does not exist.

System Response

The code generation is aborted.

How to fix this error?

Check the spelling of the field and table names. Check that this field
exists within the table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GB013 - Details

• The SAP error message GB013, which states "Field '&' does not exist," typically occurs when there is an attempt to reference a field in a program, report, or transaction that is not defined in the data dictionary or is not available in the context in which it is being used. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: The field name may have been misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the code.
  Field Not Defined: The field may not exist in the database table or structure being accessed.
  Changes in Data Dictionary: The field may have been removed or renamed in the data dictionary (e.g., during a system upgrade or modification).
  Incorrect Context: The field may not be available in the context of the program or transaction being executed (e.g., trying to access a field from a different structure).
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields, leading