How To Fix STOBJ117 - Name of database field missing for node attribute &-&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STOBJ - Dictionary Structured Objects

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Name of database field missing for node attribute &-&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STOBJ117 - Name of database field missing for node attribute &-& ?

  The SAP error message STOBJ117, which states "Name of database field missing for node attribute &-&," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data modeling or when working with database objects, particularly in the context of Business Object Processing or when defining data structures in ABAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Field Definition: The database field that is expected to be associated with a particular node attribute is not defined or is missing in the data model.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or the structure definition where the field is not properly linked to the node.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies or missing components in the target system.
  Development Errors: Errors during the development phase, such as incomplete definitions or incorrect naming conventions, can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the STOBJ117