How To Fix AD868 - Index & not defined in ABAP Dictionary

AD868 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 868

• Message text: Index & not defined in ABAP Dictionary

What causes this issue?

The selected index is not defined in the ABAP/4 Dictionary.

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?

Check the index code or define the index in the ABAP/4 Dictionary.

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AD868 - Details

• The SAP error message AD868, which states "Index & not defined in ABAP Dictionary," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access an index in an internal table that has not been defined in the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with internal tables, database tables, or structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Index: The index being referenced in the code does not exist in the ABAP Dictionary. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect reference.
  Table Structure Changes: If the structure of a database table or internal table has changed (e.g., fields added or removed), and the code has not been updated accordingly, it may lead to this error.
  Incorrect Data Declaration: The internal table or structure may not have been declared properly, leading to an undefined index.
  Dynamic Access: If you are trying to access a field dynamically using field symbols or dynamic programming techniques, and