How To Fix M2019 - Field catalog does not exist

M2019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Field catalog does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2019 - Field catalog does not exist ?

  The SAP error message M2019, which states "Field catalog does not exist," typically occurs in the context of reporting or when trying to display data in a certain format, such as in ALV (ABAP List Viewer) reports. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified field catalog that is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Field Catalog Definition: The field catalog that is being referenced in your report or program is not defined or is incorrectly defined.
  Incorrect Program Logic: The program may be trying to access a field catalog that has not been initialized or populated correctly.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the field catalog name or in the way it is being referenced in the code.
  Changes in Data Structure: If the underlying data structure has changed (e.g., fields have been added or removed), the field catalog may no longer be