How To Fix WA139 - Table &1 has no field &2, or &1 cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Table &1 has no field &2, or &1 cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA139 - Table &1 has no field &2, or &1 cannot be used ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message WA139:
  
  SAP Error Message: WA139
  Text: Table &1 has no field &2, or &1 cannot be used
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when an ABAP program tries to access a field (&2) in a database table or internal table (&1) that does not exist or is not accessible in the current context. The reasons can be:
  
  The specified field name (&2) does not exist in the table (&1).
  The table (&1) is not declared or is not available in the current program or include.
  There is a typo or mismatch in the field or table name.
  The table is a database table, but the program is trying to access it as an internal table without proper declaration.
  The program is trying to use a structure or table type that does not contain the specified field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Table and Field Names:
  
  Verify that the table name (&1) is correct and exists in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  Verify that the field name (&2) exists in the table or structure definition.
  
  
  
  Check Declarations:
  
  Ensure that the internal table or structure is declared properly in the program.
  If you are using a structure or internal table, confirm that it contains the field you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Look for spelling mistakes in the table or field names in the code.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Data Object:
  
  If you are trying to access a database table field, make sure you are using the correct syntax and that the table is properly selected or fetched.
  If you are working with internal tables or structures, ensure the field is part of the type definition.
  
  
  
  Check Includes and Type Definitions:
  
  Sometimes the field is part of a structure included via an INCLUDE statement or type reference. Make sure these are correctly included.
  
  
  
  Use SE11 or SE80 to Inspect Table/Structure:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the table or structure definition and confirm the field exists.
  
  
  
  
  Example Scenario:
  Suppose you have the following code snippet:
  DATA: lt_mara TYPE TABLE OF mara,
        wa_mara TYPE mara.
  
  READ TABLE lt_mara WITH KEY matnr = '12345' INTO wa_mara.
  WRITE wa_mara-maktx.
  If the field maktx does not exist in the mara table (which it doesn't, because maktx is in MAKT table), the system will raise WA139.
  Correction:
  
  Use the correct field from mara or join with makt to get maktx.
  Or change the field name to a valid one in mara.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SE11: Data Dictionary to check table and field definitions.
  Transaction SE80: Object Navigator to browse program and data objects.
  ABAP Documentation: For understanding data types and structures.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to check the runtime values and data object types.
  
  
  If you provide the exact code snippet or context where the error occurs, I can help you pinpoint the exact cause and solution.