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Message type: E = Error
Message class: 37 - Screen Painter
Message number: 092
Message text: Create the column element for table column & first
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.
The system rejects the entries.
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.
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:
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.
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