How To Fix GR316 - Column & does not exist

GR316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Column & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR316 - Column & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GR316 ("Column & does not exist") typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting tools, such as SAP Query, SAP BW, or when working with ABAP programs. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a database column that is not available in the specified table or view.
  Causes:
  
  Column Name Typo: The column name specified in the query or report may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Table Structure Changes: The underlying database table structure may have changed (e.g., a column was deleted or renamed) after the report or query was created.
  Incorrect Table/View: The query may be referencing the wrong table or view that does not contain the specified column.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain columns in a table.
  Data Source Issues: If using a data source in SAP BW, the data source may not be properly configured