How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG142 - Error while assigning field; structure component '&1' not found

/STMC/CR_MSG142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Error while assigning field; structure component '&1' not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG142 - Error while assigning field; structure component '&1' not found ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG142 indicates that there is an issue with assigning a field in a structure, specifically that the structure component (field) referenced by &1 cannot be found. This error typically arises in the context of customizing or configuring SAP systems, particularly when working with structures, data elements, or field mappings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Field Definition: The field that you are trying to assign does not exist in the specified structure. This could be due to a typo in the field name or the field not being defined in the structure.
  Incorrect Structure Name: The structure you are trying to reference may not be the correct one, or it may not be active in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported, or there may be inconsistencies in the transport.
  Version Mismatch: If you are working in a development environment that is