How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG524 - Error while looking for field in data source '&2'; '&1' not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 524

• Message text: Error while looking for field in data source '&2'; '&1' not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG524 - Error while looking for field in data source '&2'; '&1' not found ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG524 indicates that the system is unable to find a specific field in the specified data source. The message typically follows this format:
  Error while looking for field in data source '&2'; '&1' not found
  Where &1 represents the field name that could not be found, and &2 represents the data source in which the field was expected.
  Causes
  
  Field Name Typo: The field name specified in the query or data source may have been misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Field Not Available: The field may not exist in the specified data source. This could be due to changes in the data model or the data source configuration.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be properly configured to include the field in question.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system, the field may not have been included in the transport.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the data source and the field definitions, especially if the data source has been updated but the field definitions have not.
  
  Solutions
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the field name (&1) is correctly spelled and matches the expected field in the data source (&2).
  Review Data Source: Check the configuration of the data source to ensure that the field is included. You can do this by navigating to the data source in the SAP system and reviewing its structure.
  Update Data Source: If the field is missing, you may need to update the data source to include the field. This can involve modifying the data source definition or regenerating it.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  Check for Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the underlying tables, ensure that the data source has been updated accordingly.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or release notes for changes that may affect the data source or field availability.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSA3 (DataSource Test) to investigate the data source and its fields.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific data source or field.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error occurs and gather more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.