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Message type: E = Error
Message class: 37 - Screen Painter
Message number: 145
Message text: Text field (keyword) does not exist in ABAP Dictionary
The required text 1=short, 2= medium, 3=long, 4=header, does not exist
in the text fields of the corresponding data element or type.
If you flag the text field as a variable by entering space in the 'mod'
column, the longest text field from the ABAP Dictionary that fits will
be used. If the shortest text field is too long, a warning is
displayed. If there is no text field at all (1..3), the text field is
set to modified.
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37145
- Text field (keyword) does not exist in ABAP Dictionary ?The SAP error message 37145, which states "Text field (keyword) does not exist in ABAP Dictionary," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access a text field in an ABAP program or function module that is not defined in the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen for various reasons, such as a missing field in a database table, a typo in the field name, or an inconsistency in the data model.
Causes:
- Missing Field in Data Dictionary: The text field you are trying to access does not exist in the corresponding database table or structure.
- Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the field name in the ABAP code.
- Changes in Data Model: The data model may have changed, and the field was removed or renamed.
- Transport Issues: If the ABAP code was transported from one system to another, the corresponding data dictionary objects may not have been transported correctly.
- Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields.
Solutions:
- Check the Data Dictionary: Use transaction SE11 to check if the text field exists in the relevant table or structure. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or modify the program to use an existing field.
- Correct Typographical Errors: Review the ABAP code for any typos in the field name and correct them.
- Update the Program: If the field has been removed or renamed, update the ABAP program to reflect the current data model.
- Transport Objects: Ensure that all necessary objects (both ABAP code and data dictionary objects) are included in the transport request and have been successfully imported into the target system.
- Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the fields in question.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.
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