How To Fix WL126 - Element & is not the specified table element &

WL126 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Element & is not the specified table element &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL126 - Element & is not the specified table element & ?

  The SAP error message WL126 typically indicates that there is an issue with the data element or field being referenced in a table or structure. The message format usually looks like this: "Element & is not the specified table element &", where the first & represents the element that is being referenced, and the second & represents the expected table element.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Field Reference: The field or element being referenced does not exist in the specified table or structure.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the field name or table name.
  Data Dictionary Issues: The data dictionary may not be updated, or there may be inconsistencies in the definitions of the fields.
  Field Deletion: The field may have been deleted or renamed in the underlying database or data dictionary.
  Inconsistent Data Types: The data types of the fields may not match, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Names: Verify that the field names being