How To Fix R1509 - Field does not exist on the assigned subscreen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Field does not exist on the assigned subscreen

What causes this issue?

Each field group is assigned to a subscreen with the View -> Field
group assignment. The field was not found in the field list of the
subscreen.

System Response

Warning message

How to fix this error?

Check your entry. If the field you entered is correct, complete the
field on the assigned subscreen.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1509 - Field does not exist on the assigned subscreen ?

  The SAP error message R1509, which states "Field does not exist on the assigned subscreen," typically occurs when there is an issue with the screen configuration in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a field that is not available on the specified subscreen.
  Causes:
  
  Field Configuration Issues: The field may not be defined in the subscreen or may have been removed or renamed in the screen layout.
  Screen Modification: If the screen has been modified (e.g., through a custom enhancement or modification), the field may not be properly linked to the subscreen.
  Incorrect Subscreen Assignment: The subscreen may not be correctly assigned to the main screen or the field may not be included in the subscreen definition.
  Transport Issues: If the screen changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Screen Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE41 (Menu Painter) to check the screen layout and ensure that the field is correctly defined in the subscreen.
  Verify that the field is included in the subscreen's structure.
  
  
  
  Review Subscreen Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the subscreen is correctly assigned to the main screen. You can check this in the screen painter (SE80) by looking at the main screen's flow logic.
  
  
  
  Field Existence:
  
  Confirm that the field exists in the data dictionary (transaction SE11) and is correctly defined in the associated structure.
  
  
  
  Check for Enhancements:
  
  If there are any enhancements or modifications made to the screen, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to screen changes.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If necessary, you can use the debugger to trace the program execution and identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE41 (Menu Painter), SE37 (Function Module).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAP you are using.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for screen programming and field definitions to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.