How To Fix GS316 - Do not change the field name

GS316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Do not change the field name

What causes this issue?

When you changed a variable, it table field was changed. This is not
allowed, as it can lead to errors if the variable is already used.

System Response

The system does not change the variable.

How to fix this error?

Please do not change the table field or delete the variable first and
then create it again. You can only delete the variable if it is not
used.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS316 - Do not change the field name ?

  The SAP error message GS316 ("Do not change the field name") typically occurs when there is an attempt to modify a field name in a data structure or table that is not allowed. This error is often encountered in the context of ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with data dictionary objects like tables, views, or structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Modification: The error is triggered when a developer tries to change the name of a field in a structure or table that is part of a standard SAP object or a data dictionary object that is not meant to be modified.
  Transport Issues: If the object is part of a transport request, changing field names can lead to inconsistencies in the transport system.
  Dependencies: Other objects (like programs, function modules, or reports) may depend on the original field name, and changing it could break these dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Avoid Changing Field Names: The simplest solution is to refrain