How To Fix KH601 - Field & is not contained in the field catalog

KH601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Field & is not contained in the field catalog

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& is not contained in the field catalog.

System Response

The system cannot read the segment table for this field.

How to fix this error?

Check your operating concern and establish whether field &V1& is
contained in it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH601 - Field & is not contained in the field catalog ?

  The SAP error message KH601, which states "Field & is not contained in the field catalog," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data extraction processes, particularly when working with SAP's CO (Controlling) module or when generating reports in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Field Not Defined: The field you are trying to use in your report or query is not defined in the field catalog for the specific report or transaction you are working with.
  Incorrect Field Name: There may be a typo or incorrect field name specified in your report or query.
  Field Catalog Configuration: The field catalog may not have been properly configured to include the field you are trying to access.
  Version or Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the issue can arise due to differences in versions of SAP or due to authorization restrictions that prevent access to certain fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KH601 error, you