How To Fix WGDS_PROCESS762 - Invalid field name &1 was detected in dynamic table select

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_PROCESS - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 762

• Message text: Invalid field name &1 was detected in dynamic table select

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  SAP Error Message:
  WGDS_PROCESS762: Invalid field name &1 was detected in dynamic table select
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a dynamic SELECT statement in an SAP program or function module tries to access a field name that does not exist in the database table or structure being queried. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the actual invalid field name detected at runtime.
  Common reasons include:
  
  Typographical errors in the field name.
  The field name does not exist in the database table or structure.
  The dynamic SELECT statement is constructed incorrectly, possibly due to incorrect concatenation or logic.
  The table or structure metadata has changed (e.g., a field was removed or renamed) but the dynamic SELECT statement was not updated accordingly.
  The dynamic SELECT is built based on user input or external parameters that are invalid or not validated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Field Name:
  
  Verify the field name &1 in the error message against the database table or structure definition (use SE11 to check the table/structure).
  Ensure the field exists and is spelled correctly.
  
  
  
  Review the Dynamic SELECT Statement:
  
  Debug the program to see how the dynamic SELECT statement is constructed.
  Check if the field name is hardcoded or dynamically generated.
  If dynamically generated, validate the source of the field name to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Adjust the SELECT Statement:
  
  Correct the field name in the dynamic SELECT statement.
  If the field is optional or conditional, add logic to exclude invalid fields.
  
  
  
  Update Metadata or Program Logic:
  
  If the database table or structure has changed, update the program accordingly.
  If the field was removed or renamed, modify the dynamic SELECT to reflect the current structure.
  
  
  
  Add Validation:
  
  Before executing the dynamic SELECT, validate the field names against the table metadata to prevent invalid fields from being used.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SE11: Use to check the database table or structure definition.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to inspect the dynamic SELECT statement at runtime.
  Dynamic SELECT Statements: These are constructed as strings and executed with EXEC SQL or SELECT (fields) FROM (table) WHERE ... syntax.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to WGDS_PROCESS762.
  Function Modules: This error often appears in scenarios involving SAP Workflow or Business Document Processing where dynamic selects are common.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WGDS_PROCESS762 indicates that a dynamic SELECT statement is trying to access a field that does not exist in the target table or structure. The fix involves verifying and correcting the field name in the dynamic SELECT statement and ensuring it matches the current database schema.
  
  If you provide the exact dynamic SELECT statement or the context where this error occurs, I can help you with a more specific solution.