How To Fix JB149 - System error: Field &1 is not in field catalog &2

JB149 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JB - General Message Class for IS-B (Development Class JBD)

• Message number: 149

• Message text: System error: Field &1 is not in field catalog &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JB149 - System error: Field &1 is not in field catalog &2 ?

  The SAP error message JB149, which states "System error: Field &1 is not in field catalog &2," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the fields expected in a report or a data structure and the fields that are actually defined in the field catalog. This can happen in various contexts, such as when generating reports, using ALV (ABAP List Viewer), or when working with data extraction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Catalog Mismatch: The field specified in the error message (&1) is not included in the field catalog (&2) that is being used for the report or data display.
  Changes in Data Structure: If the underlying data structure has changed (e.g., fields added or removed), the field catalog may not have been updated accordingly.
  Incorrect Field Name: There may be a typo or incorrect field name being referenced in the code.
  Dynamic Field Catalog: If the field catalog is being generated dynamically, there may be logic