How To Fix 37277 - Reference field &1 does not exist in the dynpro or has an incorrect type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Reference field &1 does not exist in the dynpro or has an incorrect type

What causes this issue?

You are processing a pushbutton for dialog help and have entered a
reference field to which the help should refer.
This reference fields does exist, but not in this screen, or it has in
correct type. Only input/output fields and frames are allowed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37277 - Reference field &1 does not exist in the dynpro or has an incorrect type ?

  The SAP error message 37277, which states "Reference field &1 does not exist in the dynpro or has an incorrect type," typically occurs in the context of screen programming (dynpro) in SAP ABAP. This error indicates that there is a reference to a field in the screen that either does not exist or is not of the expected data type.
  Causes:
  
  Field Does Not Exist: The field referenced in the error message (&1) is not defined in the screen (dynpro) layout.
  Incorrect Data Type: The field exists, but its data type does not match the expected type. For example, if a numeric field is expected but a character field is defined, this error can occur.
  Field Name Mismatch: There may be a typo or mismatch in the field name between the ABAP code and the screen definition.
  Screen Changes: If the screen was modified (fields added or removed) after the program was written, the references in the code may no longer be valid.
  Field Group Issues: If the field is part of a field group, ensure that the field group is correctly defined and that the field is included.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Screen Definition: Go to the screen painter (SE80 or SE41) and verify that the field &1 is defined in the screen layout.
  Verify Field Type: Ensure that the data type of the field in the ABAP program matches the data type defined in the screen. You can check this in the data dictionary (SE11).
  Correct Typos: Review the ABAP code for any typos or incorrect references to the field name.
  Update Screen: If the screen has been modified, update the ABAP code to reflect the changes made to the screen.
  Field Group Validation: If using field groups, ensure that the field is included in the correct field group and that the group is properly defined.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE80 (Object Navigator) to check the program and screen definitions, and SE41 for screen layouts.
  Debugging: You can use the debugger to trace where the error occurs in the code and check the values of the variables involved.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on screen programming and field definitions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 37277 in your SAP environment.