How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING124 - Column &1 not found in database view or table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Column &1 not found in database view or table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING124 - Column &1 not found in database view or table &2 ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING124 indicates that a specific column (denoted as &1) could not be found in the specified database view or table (denoted as &2). This error typically arises during the development or execution of a report, query, or application that references a database object.
  Causes:
  
  Column Name Typo: The column name specified in the query or report may have been misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Database Changes: The underlying database schema may have changed, such as a column being renamed, deleted, or not yet activated in the database.
  Incorrect Table/View Reference: The table or view being referenced may not contain the specified column, either due to a misconfiguration or because the wrong object is being queried.
  Transport Issues: If the database objects were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies in the database schema.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified column.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Column Name: Check the spelling and case of the column name in the query or report. Ensure it matches exactly with the database schema.
  Check Database Schema: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to inspect the structure of the table or view. Confirm that the column exists and is correctly defined.
  Review Recent Changes: If there have been recent changes to the database schema, review them to ensure that the column has not been removed or renamed.
  Activate Objects: If the column was recently added, ensure that the database objects have been activated. You can do this in SE11 or SE14 (Database Utility).
  Check Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the database objects.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table and its columns. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to view and edit database tables and views.
  SE14: Database Utility for managing database objects.
  SU53: Authorization check to see if the user has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the error occurs in a custom program, consider debugging the program to identify where the incorrect column reference is being made.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.