How To Fix UGMD217 - Field &1 does not exist

UGMD217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Field &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Data was imported that refers to field &V1& in the source system. But
this field does not exist in the target system. Field &V1& is also not
contained in the transport request and is not created during the
transport.

System Response

The data is not imported.

How to fix this error?

For example, if you transport a hierarchy for the <ZK>region</>
characteristic that contains nodes of the <ZK>country</>
characteristic, then in addition to the structure of the region
hierarchy and the regions, you must also transport the countries.
Check the transport request and if necessary repeat the transport.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD217 - Field &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UGMD217, which states "Field &1 does not exist," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access a field in a data structure, table, or view that is not defined or does not exist in the current context. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data processing, report generation, or when executing a transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Field Name Typo: The field name specified in the code or configuration may have a typo or incorrect spelling.
  Field Not Defined: The field may not be defined in the database table, structure, or view being accessed.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., fields added or removed), the code may be referencing outdated field names.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields, leading to this error.
  Incorrect Data Element: The field might be incorrectly referenced in the program