How To Fix AD121 - Data element & (domain & does not exist)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Data element & (domain & does not exist)

What causes this issue?

When a data element was defined, a domain was specified, which either
is inactive or which does not exist in the system.

How to fix this error?

Check the spelling of the domain name or look to see whether the domain
exists.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD121 - Data element & (domain & does not exist) ?

  The SAP error message AD121 indicates that there is an issue with a data element or domain that is being referenced in your SAP system. Specifically, the message states that the data element or domain does not exist. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying data elements, domains, or when working with custom programs or transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Data Element/Domain: The data element or domain being referenced in the program or configuration does not exist in the SAP system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the data element or domain.
  Transport Issues: If the data element or domain was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data element or domain.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existence: Verify that the data element or domain exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to search for the data element or domain.
  Correct Typographical Errors: If there is a typo in the name, correct it in the relevant program or configuration.
  Transport Check: If the data element or domain was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported into the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data element or domain. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  Recreate the Data Element/Domain: If the data element or domain is missing and is required, you may need to recreate it in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to check and create data elements and domains.
  SE80: Object Navigator - to navigate through various objects in the SAP system.
  SE37: Function Module - if the error occurs in a function module, check the parameters being passed.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Debugging: If the error occurs in a custom program, consider debugging the program to identify where the invalid data element or domain is being referenced.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AD121 error and implement a solution to resolve it.