How To Fix 37046 - ABAP Dictionary field &-& not found in Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 046

• Message text: ABAP Dictionary field &-& not found in Dictionary

What happened?

The specified field could not be found in the ABAP/4 Dictionary.

System Response

The SHOW display of the available nametab contains a field for which
there is no field information in the ABAP/4 Dictionary.

How to fix this error?

Check and activate the table in the ABAP/4 Dictionary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37046 - ABAP Dictionary field &-& not found in Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message "37046 ABAP Dictionary field &-& not found in Dictionary" typically indicates that the ABAP program is trying to access a field in the Data Dictionary that does not exist. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Field Name Typo: There may be a typo in the field name specified in the ABAP code.
  Field Deleted: The field may have been deleted from the Data Dictionary after the program was written.
  Field Not Activated: The field might exist in the Data Dictionary but has not been activated.
  Incorrect Table/Structure: The program might be referencing the wrong table or structure where the field is expected to be found.
  Transport Issues: If the field was created in a different system and not transported correctly, it may not exist in the current environment.
  Version Mismatch: The program may be running against an outdated version of the Data Dictionary.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify the spelling of the field name in the ABAP code. Ensure it matches exactly with the Data Dictionary.
  Verify Existence: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the field exists in the specified table or structure.
  Activate Objects: If the field exists but is not activated, activate the relevant table or structure in SE11.
  Check Program Logic: Review the program logic to ensure it is referencing the correct table or structure.
  Transport Requests: If the field was created in a different system, ensure that the transport requests have been properly imported into the current system.
  Debugging: Use the debugger to trace the execution of the program and identify where the error occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check tables and fields)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check the program and its components)
  SE37: Function Module (if the field is being accessed through a function module)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or updates.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.