How To Fix XW212 - View &1: Invalid selection condition: Field &2 - &3 does not exist

XW212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 212

• Message text: View &1: Invalid selection condition: Field &2 - &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW212 - View &1: Invalid selection condition: Field &2 - &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message XW212 indicates that there is an issue with a selection condition in a view. Specifically, the error message states that a field specified in the selection condition does not exist in the view. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  View &1: This indicates the name of the view where the error occurred.
  Field &2 - &3: This specifies the field that is causing the issue, where &2 is the field name and &3 may refer to additional details about the field (like its data element or domain).
  
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Field Name Typo: There may be a typo in the field name specified in the selection condition.
  Field Not Included in the View: The field may not be part of the view definition. This can happen if the view was modified and the field was removed or if the field was never