How To Fix 37092 - Create the column element for table column & first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 092

• Message text: Create the column element for table column & first

What causes this issue?

You are editing the column elements of a table control and want to make
entries for a column width or header for a column element, but the
column element and thus the column itself does not yet exist.

System Response

The system rejects the entries.

How to fix this error?

First create the column element, for example with
- "Create element" or
- Assign the column element a name and "Refresh" or "Attributes".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37092 - Create the column element for table column & first ?

  The SAP error message 37092, which states "Create the column element for table column & first," typically occurs during the process of creating or modifying database tables in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11). This error indicates that there is a problem with the definition of a table column, specifically that the system cannot find the necessary column element for the specified table column.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Column Definition: The column in question has not been properly defined in the database table.
  Inconsistent Data Dictionary: There may be inconsistencies in the data dictionary, such as missing or incorrectly defined data elements.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing definitions.
  Incorrect Data Element Assignment: The data element assigned to the column may not exist or may have been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Column Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Open the table in question and check the definition of the column that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the column has a valid data element assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Data Element:
  
  If the data element does not exist, create it in SE11.
  If it exists but is incorrectly defined, adjust its properties as needed.
  
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  After making the necessary changes, activate the table to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to perform a consistency check on the database table. This can help identify any inconsistencies that need to be resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  ABAP Development: Familiarity with ABAP development and the Data Dictionary is essential for resolving this issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with a technical SAP consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.