How To Fix MPN01033 - The entered field name must be a field from table MARA or MARC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN01 - MPN Message: Material Master / customizing

• Message number: 033

• Message text: The entered field name must be a field from table MARA or MARC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPN01033 - The entered field name must be a field from table MARA or MARC ?

  The SAP error message MPN01033 indicates that there is an issue with the field name being used in a specific context, typically when working with material master data. This error occurs when the system expects a field from the MARA (General Material Data) or MARC (Plant Data for Material) tables, but the entered field name does not match any of the valid fields from these tables.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Field Name: The most common cause is that the field name entered does not exist in either the MARA or MARC tables. This could be due to a typo or misunderstanding of the field names.
  Contextual Misuse: The field may be valid in a different context or table but not in the one being used.
  Custom Fields: If you are trying to use a custom field that is not part of the standard MARA or MARC tables, this error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Field Name: Check the field name you are trying to use against the fields available in the MARA and MARC tables. You can do this by:
  
  Using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to look up the tables and their fields.
  Ensuring that the field name is spelled correctly and is in the correct case (SAP is case-sensitive).
  
  
  
  Use Valid Fields: Make sure to use only the fields that are defined in the MARA or MARC tables. If you need to use a field from a different table, you may need to adjust your logic or approach.
  
  
  Check Custom Development: If you are working with custom developments or enhancements, ensure that any custom fields are properly defined and accessible in the context you are working in.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the fields, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the material master data structure.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are a developer or have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program or function module that is generating the error to understand why the field is being rejected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MARA Table: Contains general data for materials, such as material type, industry sector, and basic data.
  MARC Table: Contains plant-specific data for materials, including data relevant to inventory management and production.
  SAP Transactions: Familiarize yourself with transactions like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to understand how these tables are used in practice.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPN01033 error and ensure that you are using the correct field names in your SAP transactions or custom developments.