How To Fix SALV_IDA120 - Field &1 is not contained in database table

SALV_IDA120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_IDA - IDA specific messages

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Field &1 is not contained in database table

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SALV_IDA120 - Details

• The SAP error message SALV_IDA120 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not found in the database table that is being accessed. This error typically occurs when you are trying to use a field in a report or a data retrieval operation that does not exist in the specified database table.
  Causes:
  
  Field Name Typo: There may be a typo in the field name you are trying to access.
  Field Not in Table: The field you are trying to use may not actually exist in the database table you are querying.
  Table Structure Changes: The database table structure may have changed (e.g., fields added or removed) and the field you are trying to access is no longer available.
  Incorrect Table Reference: You might be referencing the wrong table or using an incorrect alias in your query.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to