How To Fix KN418 - Table field & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Table field & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to enter the description of a field that you want to
use in the results list of order selection as a display field. However,
this field does not exist in the selected master data table.

How to fix this error?

You can use fields from the following master data tables as display
fields for the results list of order selection:
Table AUFK (order)
Table AFKO (order header of manufacturing orders)
Table AFPO (order item of manufacturing orders)
Use the possible entries function (F4) to enter the field name. This
gives you an overview of the fields available for selection in the
above tables.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN418 - Table field & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KN418, which states "Table field & does not exist," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access a field in a database table that is not defined or does not exist in the specified context. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data entry, report generation, or when executing a program that interacts with the database.
  Causes of KN418 Error
  
  Field Name Typo: The field name specified in the program or transaction may have a typo or incorrect spelling.
  Table Structure Changes: The database table structure may have been changed (e.g., fields added or removed) after the program was developed, leading to references to non-existent fields.
  Incorrect Table Reference: The program may be referencing the wrong table or a table that is not relevant to the current context.
  Transport Issues: If the program or table changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production),