How To Fix ARBFND_TOOLS020 - DDIC structure &1 does not have fields

ARBFND_TOOLS020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBFND_TOOLS - Message class for package ARBFND_FRAMEWORK

• Message number: 020

• Message text: DDIC structure &1 does not have fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBFND_TOOLS020 - DDIC structure &1 does not have fields ?

  The SAP error message ARBFND_TOOLS020 indicates that a Data Dictionary (DDIC) structure specified in your operation does not contain any fields. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with ABAP programs, data models, or when trying to create or manipulate structures in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Structure: The DDIC structure you are referencing is defined but does not have any fields. This could be due to an incomplete definition or an oversight during the creation of the structure.
  Incorrect Structure Name: The structure name specified might be incorrect or misspelled, leading to the system not finding the expected fields.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was recently transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing fields.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user might not have the necessary authorizations to view the fields of the structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Structure Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and enter the