How To Fix KX918 - Invalid field name & -> Master data not updated

KX918 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 918

• Message text: Invalid field name & -> Master data not updated

What causes this issue?

Invalid field name &v1& (characteristic) for char. value &v2&.

System Response

This means that the system cannot update the master data for value
&v2& as a correct characteristic is required for the update.

How to fix this error?

Check the characteristic entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX918 - Invalid field name & -> Master data not updated ?

  The SAP error message KX918, which states "Invalid field name & -> Master data not updated," typically occurs when there is an issue with the data being processed in the context of master data updates, particularly in the area of cost accounting or controlling.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Field Name: The error indicates that a field name being referenced in the update process is not recognized by the system. This could be due to:
  
  Typographical errors in the field name.
  The field being deprecated or not existing in the current version of the data structure.
  Incorrect configuration or customization that leads to the system not recognizing the field.
  
  
  
  Data Structure Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data structure (e.g., fields added or removed), the system may not be able to process the update correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to update certain fields, leading to this error.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: If