How To Fix DI002 - Index &-& is not in ABAP Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DI - Dictionary messages: Indexes

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Index &-& is not in ABAP Dictionary

What causes this issue?

An index that is not defined in the ABAP Dictionary was found on the
database.

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?

If necessary, create the index in the ABAP Dictionary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DI002 - Index &-& is not in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message DI002, which states "Index &-& is not in ABAP Dictionary," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access an index that does not exist in the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with database tables, views, or when using certain ABAP statements that reference database objects.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Index: The index you are trying to access has not been defined in the ABAP Dictionary for the specified database table.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the index name in your ABAP code.
  Changes in Database Structure: If the database structure has changed (e.g., an index was deleted or renamed), the ABAP program may still reference the old index.
  Transport Issues: If the index was created in a different system and not transported correctly, it may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Index Definition:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the table definition to see if the index exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or modify your code to use an existing index.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Review your ABAP code for any typos in the index name and correct them.
  
  
  
  Update Database Structure:
  
  If the index was recently deleted or renamed, update your ABAP code to reflect the current database structure.
  
  
  
  Transport the Index:
  
  If the index exists in the development environment but not in the production or quality assurance environment, ensure that the transport request containing the index is released and imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If the index is part of a larger database structure, ensure that all related objects are correctly defined and available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table and index definitions).
  SE14: Database Utility (to manage database objects).
  SE80: Object Navigator (to view and manage ABAP programs and their components).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on ABAP Dictionary and database management.
  
  
  Debugging: If you are unsure where the error is occurring, you can use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DI002 error and ensure that your ABAP program can access the necessary database indices correctly.