How To Fix M2731 - The field BUKRS (company code) does not exist in your structure!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 731

• Message text: The field BUKRS (company code) does not exist in your structure!

What causes this issue?

The field BUKRS is not available in your communication structure.

System Response

If you wish to update your information structure using the period unit
posting period, then the field BUKRS (company code) is required in the
communication structure.
The company code is used to determine the fiscal year variant.
The fiscal year variant can, however, also be pre-set when the
information structure is activated.

How to fix this error?

If you do <ZH>not</> wish to update your information structure on the
basis of the posting period, then please ignore this warning
message.
Otherwise, insert the field BUKRS with the data element of the same name
into your communication structure.
If, however, you add the field BUKRS to your communication structure at
a later stage, you do not need to change or recreate the LIS inbound
interface.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2731 - The field BUKRS (company code) does not exist in your structure! ?

  The SAP error message M2731, which states "The field BUKRS (company code) does not exist in your structure," typically occurs when there is an issue with the data structure being used in a transaction or report that requires the company code field (BUKRS) but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field in Structure: The most common cause is that the data structure being referenced does not include the BUKRS field. This can happen if a custom structure or table is being used that does not have the necessary fields defined.
  Incorrect Data Element: If you are using a custom program or report, it might be referencing a structure that is not correctly defined or does not match the expected structure of the standard SAP tables.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper mapping of fields.
  User Exit or Enhancement: If there are user exits or enhancements that modify the standard behavior, they might inadvertently remove or alter the expected fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Structure Definition: Verify the structure being used in the program or transaction. Ensure that it includes the BUKRS field. You can do this by checking the data dictionary (SE11) for the relevant structure or table.
  Modify Structure: If you are working with a custom structure, you may need to add the BUKRS field to it. This can be done in transaction SE11 by modifying the structure definition.
  Review Custom Code: If the error occurs in a custom program, review the code to ensure that it is correctly referencing the appropriate structures and fields.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that all necessary configurations related to company codes are correctly set up in the system.
  Consult Documentation: If you are using a third-party solution or add-on, consult the documentation or support for that solution to ensure compatibility with your SAP version.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the program to see where the error is triggered and analyze the data being passed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE11 to check the structure definition, SE80 for program development, and SE37 for function modules that might be involved.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP releases notes that address specific bugs or issues.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or a consultant for further assistance.