How To Fix RSDS026 - The field with the position &1 of the segment &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 026

• Message text: The field with the position &1 of the segment &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS026 - The field with the position &1 of the segment &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSDS026 indicates that there is an issue with a data source in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) where a field specified in a segment does not exist. This error typically arises during data extraction or when trying to access a data source that has been modified or is incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Field Deletion or Renaming: The field that is being referenced in the data source may have been deleted or renamed in the underlying data structure (e.g., in the source system or InfoObject).
  Incorrect Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be properly configured to include the field in question.
  Changes in Source System: If the data source is based on a table or view in the source system, changes in that table or view (like adding or removing fields) can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the field definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Existence: Verify that the field specified in the error message exists in the underlying data source (e.g., database table, view, or InfoObject).
  Update Data Source: If the field has been renamed or deleted, update the data source definition in SAP BW to reflect the current structure of the source system.
  Re-activate Data Source: Sometimes, simply reactivating the data source can resolve the issue. Go to the data source in the Data Warehousing Workbench and reactivate it.
  Check for Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Adjust Data Flow: If the data source is part of a data flow, ensure that all transformations and data flows are correctly configured to handle the current structure of the data source.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check and modify data sources.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for data source configuration and troubleshooting to ensure best practices are being followed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSDS026 error in SAP BW.