How To Fix MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY049 - Field name &1 does not exist in data source &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY - Message Class for Parameter Effectivity

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Field name &1 does not exist in data source &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY049 - Field name &1 does not exist in data source &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY049 indicates that there is an issue with a field that is expected to exist in a specified data source but does not. This error typically arises in the context of configuration or data extraction processes, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or material master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Mismatch: The field name specified in the error message (&1) does not match any of the fields in the data source (&2). This could be due to a typo, a change in the data model, or an incorrect configuration.
  Data Source Changes: The data source may have been modified or updated, and the field in question may have been removed or renamed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the variant configuration or the data extraction process may not be set up correctly, leading to the system looking for a non-existent field.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of