How To Fix CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD025 - Field in database table must be typed using a data element with domain.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD - Custom Fields: Messages of ABAP-Managed Fields

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Field in database table must be typed using a data element with domain.

What causes this issue?

To use your database field in the app <ZK>Custom Fields and Logic</>,
the data type of the field must be specified using a data element with
domain.

System Response

The field labels specified in the data element will appear as field
labels of your field, for example, in apps, reports<(>,<)> or print
forms.
The domain will be used by the app <ZK>Custom Fields and Logic</> as
reusable data type specification.

How to fix this error?

Press <ZK>Prepare</> and follow the step-by-step instructions given
there.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD025 - Field in database table must be typed using a data element with domain. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD025 indicates that a field in a database table is not correctly defined with a data element that has an associated domain. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a database table in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) and the field definition does not meet the required standards for data types.
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition: The field in question is defined directly with a data type (like CHAR, NUMC, etc.) instead of using a data element that is linked to a domain.
  Data Element Missing: The data element that should be associated with the field is either missing or not properly defined.
  Inconsistent Data Model: The data model may have inconsistencies where fields are not adhering to the best practices of using data elements and domains.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Data Elements: Ensure that the field in the database table is defined using a data element rather than a primitive data type. You can create a new data element or use an existing one that fits the requirements.
  
  
  Create or Modify Data Element:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Check if the required data element exists. If not, create a new data element that defines the field's properties.
  Ensure that the data element is linked to a domain that specifies the technical attributes (like length, data type, etc.).
  
  
  
  Adjust Field Definition:
  
  In the table definition, change the field type from a primitive type to the appropriate data element.
  Save and activate the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: If the field is part of a larger structure or table, ensure that all related components are also correctly defined.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Elements and Domains: In SAP, a data element defines the semantics of a field (what it represents), while a domain defines the technical attributes (data type, length, value range).
  Best Practices: It is a best practice in SAP to always use data elements for fields in database tables to ensure consistency and reusability across the system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary for creating and modifying database tables, data elements, and domains.
  SE80: Object Navigator for a broader view of all objects in the system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD025 error and ensure that your database table is correctly defined.