How To Fix R8279 - Field & is delta-relevant, but does not exist in the field list

R8279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Field & is delta-relevant, but does not exist in the field list

What causes this issue?

The DataSource uses field &v1& for specifying the delta. In the
DataSource field list, however, the field does not occur.

System Response

The DataSource is inconsistent and cannot be stored.

How to fix this error?

In the maintenance for the generic delta, specify a delta-relevant
field that exists in the DataSource field list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8279 - Field & is delta-relevant, but does not exist in the field list ?

  The SAP error message R8279 indicates that a field is marked as delta-relevant in the context of data extraction, but it does not exist in the field list of the DataSource or InfoSource. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Services when working with data extraction from SAP ERP systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Configuration: The field in question is configured to be delta-relevant, but it has not been included in the DataSource or InfoSource definition.
  DataSource Changes: If the DataSource was modified (e.g., fields were added or removed) after the initial setup, the delta-relevant field may not have been updated accordingly.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies between the metadata definitions in the source system and the BW system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DataSource Definition:
  
  Go to the DataSource in the source system (transaction code RSA1 in BW).
  Verify that the field in question is included in the DataSource definition.
  If it is missing, you