How To Fix UGMD220 - Field &1 does not exist

UGMD220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Field &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Data areas were imported the definitions of which refer 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 UGMD220 - Field &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UGMD220, which states "Field &1 does not exist," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access a field in a data structure, table, or database 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 relevant data structure or table. This could be due to changes in the database schema or missing updates.
  Incorrect Data Structure: The program may be trying to access a field from a data structure that is not the one intended.
  Version Mismatch: If there are multiple versions of a program or data model, the field may exist in one version but not in another.
  Authorization