How To Fix STOBJ122 - Association &: Field & does not exist in & and is not a valid value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STOBJ - Dictionary Structured Objects

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Association &: Field & does not exist in & and is not a valid value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STOBJ122 - Association &: Field & does not exist in & and is not a valid value ?

  The SAP error message STOBJ122 indicates that there is an issue with an association in the context of a data object or field. Specifically, the message states that a certain field does not exist in the specified object and is not a valid value. This error typically arises in scenarios involving data modeling, object associations, or when working with custom fields in SAP applications.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Typo: The field name specified in the association might be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Field Does Not Exist: The field you are trying to access may not exist in the specified object or data structure.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., fields added or removed), the association may no longer be valid.
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object you are trying to reference may not be the correct one, leading to the field not being found.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields or objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the field name is spelled correctly and matches the definition in the data model.
  Validate Object Structure: Ensure that the field exists in the specified object. You can do this by checking the data dictionary (SE11) or the relevant data model.
  Review Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all associations and references are updated accordingly.
  Correct Object Reference: Make sure that you are referencing the correct object that contains the field.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the field and object in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the data model and object definitions.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints to see where the error occurs in the code and inspect the values being passed.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or application you are working with to understand the expected data structures and associations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the STOBJ122 error and implement the necessary corrections.