How To Fix MC761 - View field & missing in union select &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 761

• Message text: View field & missing in union select &

What causes this issue?

A view was defined on several unions, but a base field was not assigned
to the view field in all the unions.

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?

In a view on several unions, each union must assign a base field to
each view field.
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Views with UNIONs are corrently only supported internally at SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC761 - View field & missing in union select & ?

  The SAP error message MC761, which states "View field & missing in union select &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Logistics Information System (LIS) when there is an issue with the data selection in a query or report. This error indicates that a field expected in a union select statement is missing, which can lead to problems in data retrieval or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Field Configuration Issues: The field that is expected in the union select statement may not be properly configured in the underlying database view or table.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as adding or removing fields, it may lead to discrepancies in the union select statements.
  Custom Development: If there are custom reports or queries that utilize union selects, any changes made to the underlying data structure can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Configuration: Verify that the field mentioned in the error message is correctly defined in the relevant database view or table. Ensure that it exists and is accessible.
  Review Custom Queries/Reports: If the error arises from a custom report or query, review the SQL code to ensure that all fields referenced in the union select statements are present and correctly spelled.
  Adjust Data Model: If there have been changes to the data model, ensure that all related queries and reports are updated accordingly to reflect these changes.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or adjust the objects.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the program to identify where the error is occurring and which field is missing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the definitions of tables and views, and SE38 (ABAP Editor) to review custom programs.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and the solutions they implemented.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.