How To Fix D0051 - Type of ABAP Dictionary object not specified

D0051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D0 - Machine-level ABAP/4 Dictionary texts (e.g. debugging)

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Type of ABAP Dictionary object not specified

What causes this issue?

An operation in the ABAP Dictionary was triggered without specifying
the object type (table, view,...).

System Response

The operation was terminated.

How to fix this error?

This is probably a programming error. Please contact your system
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D0051 - Type of ABAP Dictionary object not specified ?

  The SAP error message D0051, which states "Type of ABAP Dictionary object not specified," typically occurs when there is an issue with the definition of an ABAP Dictionary object in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when creating or modifying database tables, views, data elements, domains, or other dictionary objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Definition: The error often indicates that a required field or property in the definition of the ABAP Dictionary object is missing or not specified.
  Incorrect Object Type: The system may not be able to determine the type of the object being created or modified, possibly due to a misconfiguration or an error in the input.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from another system, there might be inconsistencies or missing components in the transport request.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be triggered by bugs in the SAP system or inconsistencies in the system's metadata.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object