How To Fix SALV_IDA202 - Field '&' does not exist

SALV_IDA202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SALV_IDA - IDA specific messages

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Field '&' does not exist

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SALV_IDA202 - Details

• The SAP error message SALV_IDA202 indicates that a field specified in your ALV (ABAP List Viewer) report does not exist in the data source or the internal table being used. This can occur for several reasons, such as a typo in the field name, the field not being included in the data selection, or changes in the underlying data structure.
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: The field name specified in the ALV configuration might have a typo.
  Field Not Available: The field may not exist in the data source (e.g., database table or view) you are trying to use.
  Changes in Data Structure: The underlying data structure may have changed (e.g., fields added or removed) due to updates or modifications in the database schema.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source being used may not contain the expected fields, possibly due to incorrect joins or selections in the query.
  Field Visibility: The field might be hidden or not included