How To Fix 37148 - Text field flagged as modified, since it does not exist in the Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Text field flagged as modified, since it does not exist in the Dictionary

What causes this issue?

You wanted to assign the attributes "variable text from Dictionary" to
a text field on the screen.
However, there are no field label texts for the data element or
Dictionary field type.

System Response

The text field on the screen is flagged as modified.

How to fix this error?

Define the appropriate field label texts in the ABAP Dictionary.
If you want to use the heading text, enter '4' in the attribute field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37148 - Text field flagged as modified, since it does not exist in the Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message 37148, which states "Text field flagged as modified, since it does not exist in the Dictionary," typically occurs when there is an issue with text fields in a data structure or table that are not properly defined in the SAP Data Dictionary. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data entry, report generation, or when working with custom programs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Field Definition: The text field that is being referenced does not exist in the Data Dictionary (SE11). This could be due to a missing or incorrectly defined data element or structure.
  Modification Flag: The system is indicating that the text field has been flagged as modified, which means that the system is trying to process a field that it cannot find in the dictionary.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may be referencing fields that are not properly defined or have been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Dictionary: 
  
  Go to transaction SE11 and check if the text field in question is defined in the Data Dictionary. If it is missing, you may need to create it or correct the reference in your program.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code: 
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program, review the code to ensure that all fields being referenced are correctly defined and exist in the Data Dictionary.
  
  
  
  Data Element and Domain: 
  
  Ensure that the data element and domain associated with the text field are correctly defined. If they are missing, you may need to create them.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check if the transport included all necessary objects. Sometimes, objects may not be transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the program to identify where the error occurs and which field is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any documentation related to the custom development or configuration that may provide insights into the expected structure of the data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a solution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.