How To Fix S&018 - Matchcode - field name &1 in the selection parameter is incorrect

S&018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S& -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Matchcode - field name &1 in the selection parameter is incorrect

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S&018 - Details

• The SAP error message S&018 indicates that there is an issue with a matchcode field in the selection parameters of a report or transaction. This error typically arises when the field name specified in the selection criteria is either incorrect, does not exist, or is not defined properly in the matchcode object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Field Name: The field name specified in the selection parameter does not match any of the fields defined in the matchcode object.
  Matchcode Not Defined: The matchcode object may not be defined for the field you are trying to use.
  Field Not Active: The field may not be active or available in the current context or selection screen.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typographical error in the field name entered in the selection screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the field name you are using in the selection parameter is correct. Ensure that it matches the field names defined in the