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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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"

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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 mentioned in the error message against the actual fields defined in the target table. Ensure that the field name is spelled correctly and matches the case.
  Check Table Structure: Review the structure of the target table to confirm that the field exists. If the table structure has changed, update the data load process accordingly.
  Update Data Source: If you are using a data source (like an InfoSource in BW), ensure that it is correctly configured to match the target table's structure. You may need to adjust the mapping or transformation rules.
  Recreate Data Load: If the issue persists, consider recreating the data load process or the data source to ensure that all configurations are up to date.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the error message MDC_LOAD014. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the table structure and SE80 (Object Navigator) to check the data flow and transformations.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the data load process to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.