How To Fix MS614 - Format error in recording: Field &1 does not exist in the dynpro

MS614 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MS - SAP customer enhancement project messages

• Message number: 614

• Message text: Format error in recording: Field &1 does not exist in the dynpro

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MS614 - Format error in recording: Field &1 does not exist in the dynpro ?

  The SAP error message MS614 ("Format error in recording: Field &1 does not exist in the dynpro") typically occurs during the recording of a transaction in SAP, particularly when using transaction recording tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or when creating scripts for automated processes. This error indicates that the field specified (denoted by &1) is not recognized in the current screen (dynpro) of the transaction being recorded.
  Causes:
  
  Field Name Mismatch: The field name specified in the recording does not match any field on the current screen. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect field reference.
  Screen Changes: The screen layout may have changed since the recording was created, possibly due to updates or modifications in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code being used may not correspond to the expected screen or may lead to a different screen layout.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the