How To Fix 37508 - ABAP Dictionary does not contain texts about &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 508

• Message text: ABAP Dictionary does not contain texts about &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37508 - ABAP Dictionary does not contain texts about & ?

  The SAP error message 37508, which states "ABAP Dictionary does not contain texts about &," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the text descriptions for a specific object or field in the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing entries in the text tables or issues with the language settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts: The most common cause is that the text entries for the specified object (like a field, table, or domain) are not maintained in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Language Settings: The texts may exist, but they are not available in the language you are currently using in your SAP session.
  Transport Issues: If the texts were recently transported from another system, there may have been an issue during the transport process that caused the texts to be missing.
  Custom Development: If the object is custom-developed, it may not have been properly documented or the texts may not have been created.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Texts in ABAP Dictionary:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (ABAP Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the object (table, field, etc.) that is causing the error.
  Check if the texts are maintained in the relevant text tables (e.g., TTX01 for domain texts).
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Texts:
  
  If texts are missing, you can create or maintain them using transaction SE11 or SE12.
  For domains, you can maintain texts in the domain maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct language in your SAP session. You can change the language by logging off and selecting a different language at the login screen.
  If the texts exist in another language, you may need to switch to that language to view them.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the texts were supposed to be transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  You may need to re-transport the objects or manually create the missing texts.
  
  
  
  Custom Development:
  
  If the object is custom, ensure that the development team has created the necessary texts and that they are included in the transport requests.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (ABAP Dictionary), SE12 (Data Dictionary Display), SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink).
  Text Tables: Familiarize yourself with the relevant text tables for the objects you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Ensure that proper documentation practices are followed for custom developments to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 37508 and ensure that the necessary texts are available in the ABAP Dictionary.