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

RSOBI_MF199 - Overview

• 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