How To Fix MDC_LOAD014 - &1 is not a valid field name for table "&2"


MDC_LOAD014 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MDC_LOAD - Load Messages

  • Message number: 014

  • Message text: &1 is not a valid field name for table "&2"

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  • What causes this issue?

    At least one of the components of the file you are about to import
    contains a reference to an invalid data object. A data object is an
    entry maintained in transaction MDCMODEL.

    System Response

    This error message is raised because it is essential that each value of
    your file contains a valid reference to a valid data object and a valid
    field of those data objects, respectively. The import cannot be carried
    out when this kind of invalid reference was found.

    How to fix this error?

    Check each header entry of your file, which is each cell of the first
    line in case your file is a Microsoft Excel document, or a single value
    of the first line when your file is a CSV file.
    All of those values need to either refer to a data object explicitly by
    separating its name from the field's name by the "-" delimiter, or
    implicitly by letting the sheet's name start with the data object's name
    (Microsoft Excel document), or letting the CSV file's name begin with
    the data object's name (CSV file).
    In case the table name mentioned in this message is empty, your file
    might contain one or multiple invisible characters, or a space. This
    mainly occurs in MS Excel documents. If the complete column mentioned is
    empty, click on the column's header to select it, and right click the
    header and choose "Delete" in the context menu.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_LOAD014 - &1 is not a valid field name for table "&2" ?
    The SAP error message MDC_LOAD014 indicates that a specified field name is not valid for a particular table. This error typically occurs during data loading or data extraction processes, especially when working with SAP HANA or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) systems.
    
    Cause: Invalid Field Name: The field name specified in the error message does not exist in the defined structure of the table. This could be due to a typo, a change in the data model, or an incorrect mapping. Table Structure Changes: If the table structure has been modified (e.g., fields added or removed) and the data load process is still referencing the old structure, this error can occur. Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be correctly configured to match the target table's structure. Field Name Case Sensitivity: In some cases, field names may be case-sensitive, and using the wrong case can lead to this error.
    Solution: Verify Field Name: Check the field name

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