How To Fix 37505 - ABAP Dictionary does not contain field information about &

37505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 505

• Message text: ABAP Dictionary does not contain field information about &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37505 - ABAP Dictionary does not contain field information about & ?

  The SAP error message 37505, which states "ABAP Dictionary does not contain field information about &," typically occurs when the system is unable to find metadata for a specific field in the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Field Does Not Exist: The field referenced in the error message may not exist in the database table or structure. This could be due to a typo or because the field was removed or renamed.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the field was recently added or modified in a development environment and not properly transported to the target environment (e.g., quality or production), the target environment may not have the updated field information.
  
  
  Data Dictionary Activation: If the data dictionary objects (like tables or structures) have not been activated after changes, the system may not recognize the new or modified fields.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user