How To Fix RSFBP017 - Field &1 does not exist in &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSFBP - Open ODS Layer Object

• Message number: 017

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSFBP017 - Field &1 does not exist in &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSFBP017, which states "Field &1 does not exist in &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the data model, specifically related to InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries.
  Cause:
  
  
  Field Definition Issues: The field specified in the error message (represented by &1) does not exist in the specified InfoObject or InfoProvider (represented by &2). This can happen if:
  
  The field was deleted or renamed in the data model.
  The field is not included in the data source or InfoProvider.
  There is a mismatch between the query definition and the underlying data model.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  
  Data Source Changes: If the underlying data source (like an ODS or InfoCube) has been modified, it may not align with the query or report that is trying to access it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Existence: Verify that the field (&1) exists in the specified InfoObject or InfoProvider (&2). You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant InfoObject or InfoProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Checking the field list to ensure that the field is present.
  
  
  
  Update Queries: If the field has been renamed or deleted, update any queries or reports that reference this field to reflect the current data model.
  
  
  Rebuild Queries: If the query is outdated, consider rebuilding it or refreshing the query definition to ensure it aligns with the current data model.
  
  
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all relevant objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  
  Check Data Source: If the data source has changed, ensure that the query is updated to reflect the new structure of the data source.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs related to the data model to understand recent changes that may have led to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  Query Designer: Use the Query Designer to analyze and modify queries that may be causing the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If necessary, you can debug the query execution to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSFBP017 error and implement a solution to resolve it.