How To Fix GU937 - There is no entry for target field & in the field movements

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 937

• Message text: There is no entry for target field & in the field movements

What causes this issue?

There is no entry for target field &v1& in the field movements.
However, this entry is needed to guarantee consistent field movement
entries.

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?

If the target field should not have a corresponding source field, enter
SPACE as the source field. In this case, the target field will be set
to its initial value in the conversion.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU937 - There is no entry for target field & in the field movements ?

  The SAP error message GU937 indicates that there is no entry for the specified target field in the field movements. This typically occurs in the context of data transfer or field mapping processes, such as during the execution of a transaction that involves moving data from one field to another.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The target field may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the customizing settings for field movements.
  Incorrect Field Mapping: The mapping between source and target fields may not be correctly defined, leading to the system not finding the target field.
  Data Transfer Issues: If you are performing a data transfer (e.g., during a migration or upload), the target field may not exist in the target structure.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the target field.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and verify the configuration for field movements. Ensure that the target field is defined and correctly mapped.
  Check if the target field is part of the data structure you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Field Mapping:
  
  If you are using a data transfer tool (like LSMW or BAPIs), review the field mapping settings to ensure that the target field is correctly specified.
  Make sure that the field names match exactly, including case sensitivity.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Structure:
  
  Ensure that the target structure (e.g., database table or data model) includes the target field you are trying to access.
  If the target field is newly added, ensure that the system has been updated and that the changes are active.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the target field.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing) to investigate the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GU937 error and implement a solution to resolve it.