How To Fix CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD054 - Field needs to be removed from one or more ABAP dictionary structures.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Field needs to be removed from one or more ABAP dictionary structures.

What causes this issue?

When you enable your database field for use in the app <ZK>Custom Fields
and Logic</>, the field is added to the ABAP dictionary structure
<(>&<)>1 by the system. Since the field is already part of this
structure, or occurs in structures that include structure <(>&<)>1, the
field needs to be removed from these locations before it can be enabled
for use.

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?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD054 - Field needs to be removed from one or more ABAP dictionary structures. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD054 indicates that a field in the ABAP Dictionary (Data Dictionary) needs to be removed from one or more structures. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or issues related to the definition of fields in the Data Dictionary, particularly when dealing with managed fields in ABAP.
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition Issues: The field in question may have been defined in a way that is incompatible with the structures it is part of. This can happen if the field is no longer valid or if it has been modified in a way that affects its usage in existing structures.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model, such as the removal or modification of a field, can lead to this error if the structures that reference the field are not updated accordingly.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the transport did not include all necessary objects, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Field: Determine which field is causing the issue by checking the error message details. This will usually specify the field name and the structures it is associated with.
  Remove the Field: 
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Locate the structures that contain the problematic field.
  Remove the field from these structures.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that removing the field does not affect any dependent objects, such as tables, views, or programs. You may need to adjust these objects accordingly.
  Activate Changes: After making the necessary changes, activate the structures and any dependent objects to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Transport Changes: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are properly transported to other environments (e.g., quality assurance, production) to maintain consistency.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE11 (Data Dictionary) to manage structures and fields, and SE14 (Database Utility) to check for inconsistencies in database objects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing fields and structures in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) to analyze the affected objects and their relationships.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CFD_ABAP_MANAGED_FLD054 error and ensure that your ABAP Dictionary structures are correctly defined and consistent.