How To Fix KW393 - Field &1 in table/structure &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 393

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

What causes this issue?

You defined an environment function with a field reference. However,
the field provided, &V1&, does not exist in given table &V2&.

System Response

The function definition is invalid.

How to fix this error?

Please provide an existing table field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW393 - Field &1 in table/structure &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KW393 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) in a specified table or structure (denoted as &2) does not exist. This error typically arises during the execution of a program or transaction that attempts to access a field that is either misspelled, not defined in the data dictionary, or has been removed or renamed.
  Causes:
  
  Field Name Typo: The field name specified in the program may have a typographical error.
  Field Not Defined: The field may not be defined in the specified table or structure in the SAP data dictionary.
  Changes in Data Dictionary: The field may have been removed or renamed in a recent update or modification to the data model.
  Incorrect Table/Structure: The program may be referencing the wrong table or structure.
  Transport Issues: If the system is part of a landscape with multiple environments (e.g., development, quality assurance, production), there may be inconsistencies due to transport issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify the spelling of the field name in the program or transaction. Ensure it matches the definition in the data dictionary.
  Verify Table/Structure: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the field exists in the specified table or structure. If it does not exist, you may need to update the program to reference the correct field or table.
  Review Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, review the change logs or documentation to understand if the field was modified or removed.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the program to identify where the error occurs and inspect the variables and structures being used.
  Consult Documentation: Check any relevant documentation or notes related to the program or transaction to see if there are known issues or updates.
  Transport Consistency: Ensure that all transports have been correctly applied across the environments. If there are discrepancies, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Program).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific program or transaction to see if there are any known issues or patches available.
  ABAP Development: If you are an ABAP developer, you may need to modify the program to handle the absence of the field gracefully or to use an alternative field.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.