How To Fix RSMDS021 - The table passed for parameter &1 does not contain a field with name '&2'

RSMDS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMDS -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The table passed for parameter &1 does not contain a field with name '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMDS021 - The table passed for parameter &1 does not contain a field with name '&2' ?

  The SAP error message RSMDS021 indicates that a table passed as a parameter to a function or program does not contain a specified field. This error typically arises in the context of data processing, especially when working with Data Services or similar data handling tools in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Mismatch: The most common cause is that the field name specified in the error message (&2) does not exist in the table specified (&1). This could be due to a typo, a change in the database schema, or an incorrect table being referenced.
  Table Structure Changes: If the structure of the table has been modified (e.g., fields added or removed) and the program or function has not been updated accordingly, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Table Reference: The wrong table might be passed to the function, leading to the absence of the expected field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Field Existence: Check the definition of the table (&1) in