How To Fix J3518 - Entry & does not exist as a source field in the control table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Entry & does not exist as a source field in the control table

What causes this issue?

Entry &V1& not found in the system as a source field in the data
selection control table for product group &V2&.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3518 - Entry & does not exist as a source field in the control table ?

  The SAP error message J3518 indicates that there is an issue with a source field in the control table that is being referenced but does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of data transfer or integration processes, such as when working with the SAP Data Transfer Workbench, SAP Business Warehouse (BW), or during the configuration of data sources.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Definition: The source field that is being referenced in the control table is not defined in the underlying data structure or table.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data source or control table where the field name is incorrectly specified.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., fields added or removed), the control table may not have been updated accordingly.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, the transport may not have included all necessary objects or definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Field Existence: Check the underlying data structure or table to ensure that the source field actually exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant data source or table in the SAP system.
  Update Control Table: If the field is missing, you may need to add it to the control table or update the configuration to reference the correct field.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the data source and ensure that all field mappings are correct and that there are no typos or incorrect references.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that the target system is in sync with the source system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or functionality you are working with for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check table definitions or RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for BW-related configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in the specific area of SAP you are working with.