How To Fix /CFG/DSY005 - DDIC attributes cannot be determined for field &1 of table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/DSY -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: DDIC attributes cannot be determined for field &1 of table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/DSY005 - DDIC attributes cannot be determined for field &1 of table &2 ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/DSY005 DDIC attributes cannot be determined for field &1 of table &2 typically indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the Data Dictionary (DDIC) attributes for a specific field in a specified table. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Table or Field Does Not Exist: The specified table or field may not exist in the system, or it may have been deleted or renamed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Data Dictionary information for the specified table or field.
  Transport Issues: If the table or field was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the underlying database that prevent the system from accessing the required metadata.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent it from correctly interpreting the DDIC attributes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table and Field Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to verify that the specified table and field exist in the system.
  Ensure that the names are spelled correctly and that the correct case is used.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the Data Dictionary. This can be checked with transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for errors. Ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  You may need to re-transport the objects or manually create them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  Check the database for any inconsistencies or issues. This may involve running database consistency checks or consulting with your database administrator.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the system configuration to ensure that there are no settings that could be causing this issue. This may involve checking the system logs or consulting with your Basis team.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Modules), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Data Dictionary and error handling for additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.