How To Fix GIL_HANDLER001 - Field &1 was not found in structure assigned to query &2 in component &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GIL_HANDLER -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Field &1 was not found in structure assigned to query &2 in component &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GIL_HANDLER001 - Field &1 was not found in structure assigned to query &2 in component &3 ?

  The SAP error message GIL_HANDLER001 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) was not found in the structure that is assigned to a query (denoted as &2) in a particular component (denoted as &3). This error typically arises in the context of reporting or querying data in SAP, particularly when using tools like SAP Query or SAP BW.
  Cause:
  
  
  Field Not Available: The field specified in the error message does not exist in the data structure that is being referenced by the query. This could be due to:
  
  The field being removed or renamed in the underlying data model.
  The field not being included in the structure assigned to the query.
  A mismatch between the field names in the query and the actual field names in the data source.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Query Configuration: The query may be incorrectly configured, pointing to an outdated or incorrect data structure.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the query or data structure was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Existence: Verify that the field &1 exists in the structure assigned to the query &2. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the data structure in the SAP Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and checking if the field is present.
  Ensuring that the field is active and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Update Query: If the field has been renamed or removed, update the query to reflect the current structure. This may involve:
  
  Modifying the query to use a different field that exists in the structure.
  Re-adding the field to the structure if it is still needed.
  
  
  
  Reassign Structure: If the query is pointing to the wrong structure, reassign it to the correct one that contains the required field.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or change logs to understand if there were recent changes to the data model that could have affected the query.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SQ01 (SAP Query), or SQ02 (InfoSet) to investigate and modify the query and data structures.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the query execution to gather more insights into where the failure occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.