How To Fix RSDL115 - Field name &1 for DataSource &2 does not exist in the database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDL - BW DB Connect

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Field name &1 for DataSource &2 does not exist in the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDL115 - Field name &1 for DataSource &2 does not exist in the database ?

  The SAP error message RSDL115 indicates that a specific field name for a DataSource does not exist in the underlying database. This error typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the DataSource definition in SAP and the actual database schema.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Mismatch: The field name specified in the DataSource does not match any field in the database table or view.
  DataSource Changes: The DataSource may have been modified (e.g., fields added or removed) but the underlying database structure has not been updated accordingly.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the database schema between the source and target systems.
  Database Table Changes: The database table or view may have been altered (e.g., fields dropped or renamed) without updating the DataSource.
  Incorrect DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may be incorrectly configured, pointing to the wrong table or view.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Existence: Verify that the field name specified in the error message exists in the database table or view associated with the DataSource. You can do this by checking the database directly or using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) in SAP.
  
  
  Update DataSource: If the field has been added or renamed in the database, you may need to update the DataSource definition in SAP. This can be done using transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to adjust the DataSource settings.
  
  
  Re-activate DataSource: After making changes, re-activate the DataSource to ensure that the changes take effect. This can also be done in RSA1.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the DataSource was transported, ensure that all related objects (like the database table) were also transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the necessary objects.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs related to the DataSource and the database schema to understand any recent changes that may have caused the issue.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the DataSource extraction process to identify where the mismatch occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific DataSource or field.
  DataSource Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific DataSource to understand its structure and requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSDL115 error and implement a solution to resolve it.