How To Fix PFQ1086 - The field associated with elements & and & does not exist.

PFQ1086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFQ1 - ADP ITF

• Message number: 086

• Message text: The field associated with elements & and & does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFQ1086 - The field associated with elements & and & does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message PFQ1086, which states "The field associated with elements & and & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Personnel Administration or related modules when there is an issue with the configuration of infotypes or fields in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field 
  Configuration Issues: The error often arises when the system is trying to access a field that has not been defined or does not exist in the specified infotype or structure.
  Custom Development: If there are custom fields or enhancements that have been added to the infotype, and they are not properly configured or activated, this error can occur.
  Data Dictionary Changes: Changes in the data dictionary (like deletion or renaming of fields) can lead to this error if the infotype or program is still referencing the old field names.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport