How To Fix R8675 - Field &1 does not exist in DataSource &2

R8675 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 675

• Message text: Field &1 does not exist in DataSource &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8675 - Field &1 does not exist in DataSource &2 ?

  The SAP error message R8675, which states "Field &1 does not exist in DataSource &2," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access a field in a DataSource that is not defined or does not exist. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data extraction, transformation, or loading processes, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) scenarios.
  Causes:
  
  Field Definition Issues: The field specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the DataSource (&2). This could be due to a misconfiguration or an update in the DataSource structure.
  DataSource Changes: If the DataSource has been modified (e.g., fields added or removed) after the extraction process was set up, it may lead to this error.
  Incorrect Mapping: If there is a mapping or transformation logic that references a field that no longer exists in the DataSource, this error will occur.
  Version Mismatch: If there are different