How To Fix M7023 - In table &, FELDS/FELDM missing for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 023

• Message text: In table &, FELDS/FELDM missing for &

What causes this issue?

An internal error has occurred during the availability check.

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?

INCLUDE NA_NIX_MEHR
INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7023 - In table &, FELDS/FELDM missing for & ?

  The SAP error message M7023 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of a material master record or a related table. Specifically, the error message states that the fields (FELDS/FELDM) are missing for a particular table (indicated by the "&" symbol). This typically occurs when the system is trying to access a field in a table that has not been defined or is not available in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The fields required for the material master or related tables may not have been configured correctly in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not have been implemented correctly, leading to missing fields.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing fields.
  Version Compatibility: The error may arise if there are compatibility issues between different versions of SAP or if certain components are not updated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the material master and ensure that all required fields are defined in the relevant tables. This can be done through transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to access the configuration settings.
  Review Custom Code: If there are custom developments, check the code to ensure that it is correctly referencing the fields in the tables. Debugging the code may help identify where the issue lies.
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or functionality you are working with to ensure that all necessary fields and configurations are in place.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to help them diagnose the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master records.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to trace the execution of the program that triggers the error, which can provide insights into where the missing fields are being referenced.
  Field Catalog: Check the field catalog for the material master to ensure that all necessary fields are included and correctly defined.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M7023 error and implement a solution to resolve it.