How To Fix GU117 - Field & is not assigned to a table (-> &)

GU117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Field & is not assigned to a table (-> &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU117 - Field & is not assigned to a table (-> &) ?

  The SAP error message GU117 indicates that a specific field is not assigned to a table in the context of a data dictionary or database table. This error typically arises during operations that involve data manipulation, such as data entry, report generation, or data extraction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Not Defined: The field mentioned in the error message is not defined in the data dictionary for the specified table.
  Incorrect Table Assignment: The field may exist in the data dictionary but is not correctly assigned to the table you are working with.
  Transport Issues: If the field was recently added or modified, there may be issues with transport requests not being properly imported into the system.
  Custom Development: If the field is part of a custom development (like a Z-table), it may not have been properly defined or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check if the field is defined in the