How To Fix RSOBI_MF199 - Field &1 does not exist in the selected DataSource &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 199

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF199 - Field &1 does not exist in the selected DataSource &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF199, which states "Field &1 does not exist in the selected DataSource &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the data source configuration or the data model.
  Cause:
  
  
  Field Mismatch: The field specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the data source (&2). This could happen if:
  
  The field was removed or renamed in the underlying data source.
  The data source was not updated after changes were made to the underlying data structure.
  The field is not included in the data source definition.
  
  
  
  DataSource Activation: The DataSource may not be activated properly after changes were made.
  
  
  Incorrect DataSource: The wrong DataSource might be selected for the query or report.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the DataSource, the one being referenced may not have the field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DataSource Definition:
  
  Go to the DataSource in the SAP BW system and verify that the field exists in the DataSource definition.
  If the field is missing, you may need to add it back or adjust your query/report to use a different field.
  
  
  
  Re-activate DataSource:
  
  If changes were made to the DataSource, ensure that it is reactivated. You can do this in the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  
  
  
  Update Queries/Reports:
  
  If the field has been removed or renamed, update any queries or reports that reference this field to use the correct field name.
  
  
  
  Check for Version Conflicts:
  
  If there are multiple versions of the DataSource, ensure that you are using the correct version that contains the required field.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the DataSource was transported from another system, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs related to the DataSource to understand recent changes that may have affected the field.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage DataSources and check their definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific DataSource or error message.
  DataSource Maintenance: Familiarize yourself with DataSource maintenance and the process of adding or modifying fields in the DataSource.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.