How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING248 - Column &1 not found in class &2 method &3 in query &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Column &1 not found in class &2 method &3 in query &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING248 - Column &1 not found in class &2 method &3 in query &4 ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING248 indicates that a specific column referenced in a query cannot be found in the specified class and method. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Smart Business or analytical applications, where queries are defined to retrieve data from specific data sources.
  
  Cause:
  
  Column Name Change: The column that the query is trying to access may have been renamed or removed from the underlying data model or database table.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query may be incorrectly defined, referencing a column that does not exist in the specified class or method.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model (e.g., updates to the underlying CDS views or database tables) can lead to discrepancies between the query and the data source.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the data model between the source and target systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Column Existence: Check