How To Fix LT194 - Sort field & (structure &) is not defined in the data dictionary

LT194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LT - LE-WM: View or Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Sort field & (structure &) is not defined in the data dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LT194 - Sort field & (structure &) is not defined in the data dictionary ?

  The SAP error message LT194, which states "Sort field & (structure &) is not defined in the data dictionary," typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with sorting fields in reports or transactions related to warehouse management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Missing Data Dictionary Definition: The sort field specified in the report or transaction is not defined in the SAP data dictionary. This could happen if the field was deleted or if there is a typo in the field name.
  
  
  Incorrect Structure Reference: The structure that is supposed to contain the sort field is either not defined or incorrectly referenced in the program or report.
  
  
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may reference fields or structures that do not exist or have been modified.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the