How To Fix SRAL170 - Field '&1' in configuration '&2' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRAL - Read Access Log Message Class

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Field '&1' in configuration '&2' does not exist

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& is used in log group or condition although it has been
removed from the corresponding recording or development object.

System Response

Field '&V1&' in configuration '&V2&' does not exist

How to fix this error?

Either remove the field from log group/condition or add this field to
the corresponding recording or to the API development object.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRAL170 - Field '&1' in configuration '&2' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SRAL170 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &1) in a configuration (denoted as &2) does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of configuration settings, particularly when working with SAP's configuration tools or during the execution of certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Typo: The field name specified in the configuration might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Configuration Not Defined: The configuration you are trying to access may not be defined in the system, or it may have been deleted or not yet created.
  Incorrect Context: The field may not exist in the context in which you are trying to use it. For example, it might be valid in one configuration but not in another.
  Version Mismatch: If you are working with different versions of SAP or different environments (e.g., development vs. production), the field may exist in one environment but not in another.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access certain fields in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the field name (&1) is correctly spelled and matches the expected field in the configuration.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration (&2) is correctly set up and that the field exists within that configuration. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and checking the settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to confirm that the field should exist in the specified configuration.
  Check for Changes: If there have been recent changes to the configuration or the underlying data model, ensure that these changes have been properly implemented and that the system is updated.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the configuration and the fields within it.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate the configuration and field definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message SRAL170.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar cases encountered by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the SRAL170 error and implement an appropriate solution.