How To Fix SMT_CONFIG171 - Structure &1 does not contain field &2

SMT_CONFIG171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT_CONFIG - Configuration message class

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Structure &1 does not contain field &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT_CONFIG171 - Structure &1 does not contain field &2 ?

  The SAP error message SMT_CONFIG171 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a structure in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the structure specified (denoted by &1) does not contain the field specified (denoted by &2). This error typically arises during the configuration of data structures in the SAP system, particularly in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar applications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Structure Definition: The structure defined in the system may not have been properly set up, or the field being referenced does not exist in the structure.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the field name or structure name when configuring or referencing them.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or structure definitions, the field may have been removed or renamed.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was transported from another system, it may not have been transported