How To Fix Q6503 - Field &1 is not in field catalog &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Field &1 is not in field catalog &2

What causes this issue?

A program or system error has probably occurred. The function module
AS_API_READ was incorrectly called. The parameter I_SELECTIONS or
I_OBLIGATORY_FIELDS contains fields which do not exist in the field
catalog.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If this message appeared in an SAP standard program and for an SAP
field catalog, contact your SAP Hotline.
Otherwise, the problem can probably only be solved by a program
correction. For more details see the documentation on the function
module AS_API_READ and its parameters, in particular I_SELECTIONS,
I_OBLIGATORY_FIELDS and I_FIELDCAT as well as the exceptions
PARAMETERS_INVALID and FIELD_MISSING_IN_FIELDCAT.
If necessary you can always change the affected field catalog.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6503 - Field &1 is not in field catalog &2 ?

  The SAP error message Q6503, which states "Field &1 is not in field catalog &2," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when dealing with reports and data extraction in SAP. This error indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) is not included in the specified field catalog (denoted as &2). 
  Cause:
  
  Field Not Included: The field you are trying to access or use in a report or transaction is not part of the defined field catalog. This can happen if the field is not relevant for the specific context or if it has not been configured to be included in the catalog.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the field catalog settings, leading to the exclusion of certain fields.
  Version or Upgrade Issues: If there has been a recent upgrade or change in the SAP system, certain fields may have been removed or renamed, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Catalog: Verify the field catalog (identified by &2) to ensure that the field (identified by &1) is indeed included. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Modify Field Catalog: If the field is not included, you may need to modify the field catalog to add the required field. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the configuration settings for the field catalog.
  Adding the missing field to the catalog.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module or transaction you are working with to understand the expected fields in the catalog.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the fields in question. Sometimes, access restrictions can lead to such errors.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access field catalog settings or reports (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary, SE80 for Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on field catalog configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the functionality to confirm that the error has been resolved and that the field is now accessible as intended.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.