How To Fix DO371 - No domain or data type was defined

DO371 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 371

• Message text: No domain or data type was defined

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE DDDOC_DIRECT_TYPE OBJECT DOKU ID TX
You did not define either a domain, a reference type or a data type
(direct type entry) for a data element.

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?

Define the data type attributes of the data element by specifying a
domain or a reference type or a data type, number of places and if
necessary decimal places.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO371 - No domain or data type was defined ?

  The SAP error message DO371 ("No domain or data type was defined") typically occurs when there is an issue with the definition of a data element or field in the ABAP Dictionary. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid domain or data type associated with a particular field or data element.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Domain or Data Type: The most common cause is that the domain or data type that should be associated with a field is not defined in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Incorrect Field Definition: The field may have been defined incorrectly, leading to a situation where the system cannot resolve its type.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  Custom Development: If a custom data element or domain was created but not activated or defined properly, it could lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Element/Field Definition:
  
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