How To Fix GR703 - Field & in table & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Field & in table & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have entered either an invalid table or an invalid field name.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR703 - Field & in table & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GR703 indicates that a specific field (denoted by &) in a specified table (denoted by &) does not exist. This error typically arises during data processing or when trying to access a field that is not defined in the database table.
  Causes:
  
  Field Name Typo: There may be a typo in the field name being referenced in the program or configuration.
  Table Structure Changes: The table structure may have been changed (e.g., fields added or removed) in a recent update or modification, and the program is still referencing the old structure.
  Incorrect Table Name: The table name being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table or field.
  Custom Development: If the error occurs in a custom program, it may be due to incorrect coding or logic that references non-existent fields.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field and Table Names: Verify that the field and table names are correct. You can do this by checking the Data Dictionary (SE11) in SAP.
  Review Recent Changes: If the error started occurring after a recent change, review the changes made to the table structure or the program logic.
  Debugging: If the error occurs in a custom program, use the debugger to trace where the error is happening and check the logic that accesses the field.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table and field.
  Consult Documentation: If the error is related to a standard SAP program, consult SAP documentation or support notes for any known issues or updates.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Builder) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GR703 error and implement a solution.