How To Fix DB002 - &1 is not an ABAP Dictionary structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 002

• Message text: &1 is not an ABAP Dictionary structure

What causes this issue?

The key words SELECTION-SCREEN BEGIN OF LINE and SELECTION-SCREEN END
OF LINE are supposed to define a line on the selection screen, but one
of the parameters intended for this line does not fit.

System Response

Selection screen not generated.

How to fix this error?

Correct the code.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB002 - &1 is not an ABAP Dictionary structure ?

  The SAP error message "DB002 &1 is not an ABAP Dictionary structure" typically indicates that there is an issue with the data structure being referenced in your ABAP program or in a database operation. This error occurs when the system expects a structure defined in the ABAP Dictionary, but the specified name does not correspond to a valid structure.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Structure Name: The name provided in the error message does not match any existing ABAP Dictionary structure.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the structure in your code.
  Structure Not Activated: The structure may exist but has not been activated in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Namespace Issues: The structure might be in a different namespace or package that is not accessible from the current context.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was recently transported, it may not be available in the target system yet.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Structure Name: Verify that the name of the structure in your code matches exactly with the name defined in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Activate Structure: If the structure exists but is not activated, go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11) and activate it.
  Review Code: Look through your ABAP code to ensure that you are referencing the correct structure and that there are no typographical errors.
  Check Namespace: Ensure that the structure is in the correct namespace and that you have the necessary authorizations to access it.
  Transport Check: If the structure was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported into the target system.
  Use SE11: Use transaction SE11 to search for the structure by name to confirm its existence and status.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Dictionary: The ABAP Dictionary is a central repository in SAP that defines the structure of database tables, views, data elements, domains, and other data objects.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (ABAP Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) to troubleshoot and navigate through the ABAP environment.
  Debugging: If the error occurs during runtime, consider using the ABAP debugger to trace the execution and identify where the invalid structure reference is being made.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the "DB002 &1 is not an ABAP Dictionary structure" error in your SAP environment.