How To Fix KE740 - Field &1 does not exist in table &2


KE740 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KE -

  • Message number: 740

  • Message text: Field &1 does not exist in table &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    The field &V1& does not exist in table &V2&. But a selection from table
    &V2& specifies a condition for the field &V1&.

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    System Response

    The function terminated.

    How to fix this error?

    Check why the field &V1& occurs in the selection condition.
    It may be that you want to supply a summarization level with data from
    a semi-temporary JOIN table, and the level contains a field which was
    not selected the last time the JOIN table was created.
    Look in OSS for notes concerning error message "KE740". If you cannot
    find any, contact SAP.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE740 - Field &1 does not exist in table &2 ?
    The SAP error message KE740, which states "Field &1 does not exist in table &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when there is an issue with the data being processed in a report or transaction that references a specific field in a table. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
    
    Cause: Field Name Mismatch: The field specified in the error message does not exist in the specified table. This could be due to a typo, an outdated reference, or a change in the data model. Table Structure Changes: If the underlying table structure has been modified (e.g., fields added or removed) and the report or transaction has not been updated accordingly, this error can occur. Custom Development Issues: If there are custom reports or enhancements that reference fields in standard tables, and those fields have been changed or removed, this error may arise. Transport Issues: If changes

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