How To Fix CD160 - No dictionary information available for structure &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 160

• Message text: No dictionary information available for structure &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CD160 - No dictionary information available for structure &1 ?

  The SAP error message CD160 "No dictionary information available for structure &1" typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary dictionary information for a specified structure in the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Structure Definition: The structure referenced in the error message may not be defined in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been imported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the structure.
  Database Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the underlying data dictionary.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the structure may not have been activated or may be in a different state.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Structure Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the structure exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or ensure it is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Activate the Structure:
  
  If the structure exists but is not activated, activate it in SE11. Sometimes, changes to structures require reactivation.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the structure was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was imported successfully. You may need to re-import the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the structure. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  Run transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to check for inconsistencies in the database. You can also use transaction SE11 to check the technical settings of the structure.
  
  
  
  Check for Naming Issues:
  
  Ensure that the structure name is correctly spelled and does not contain any special characters that might cause issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide fixes or workarounds for this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to ABAP Dictionary and structures.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.