How To Fix LR223 - & field is not in stucture CI_CATSDB

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 223

• Message text: & field is not in stucture CI_CATSDB

What causes this issue?

In Customizing, you defined the field &V1& as a customer field but have
since deleted the field from the stucture CI_CATSDB.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter the field in the structure CI_CATSDB again, or delete the field
from your Customizing settings.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LR223 - & field is not in stucture CI_CATSDB ?

  The SAP error message LR223 typically indicates that there is an issue with the data structure being used in a particular transaction or program. Specifically, the message "Field is not in structure CI_CATSDB" suggests that the system is trying to access a field that is not defined in the structure CI_CATSDB, which is commonly associated with the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) functionality in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition: The field that is being referenced in the transaction or program is not included in the CI_CATSDB structure. This could happen if the field was recently added to the database but not updated in the structure.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that reference fields not included in the standard structure, this error can occur.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from one system to another (e.g., during a migration or upgrade), and the structure definitions are not aligned, this error may arise.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Structure Definition: 
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the structure CI_CATSDB. Ensure that the field you are trying to access is indeed part of this structure.
  If the field is missing, you may need to add it to the structure if it is a valid requirement.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code: 
  
  If there are custom programs or enhancements that reference this structure, review the code to ensure that it is not trying to access fields that do not exist in the structure.
  Modify the code to either remove references to the non-existent field or to use a different field that is available in the structure.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency: 
  
  If this error occurs during data entry or data transfer, ensure that the data being processed is consistent with the structure definitions in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: 
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests containing the changes are properly moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Check SAP Notes and documentation for any known issues or updates related to the CI_CATSDB structure and the specific fields you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view and modify structures.
  SE80 (Object Navigator) for checking related programs and enhancements.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide guidance on the CI_CATSDB structure.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the code where the error occurs to get more context on what is being processed when the error is triggered.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the LR223 error and implement a solution to resolve it.