How To Fix DS620 - The text for selection text &1 is not an ABAP Dictionary text


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

  • Message number: 620

  • Message text: The text for selection text &1 is not an ABAP Dictionary text

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  • What causes this issue?

    The selection text for the specified selection is not flagged as a Data
    Dictionary text. Therefore, the flag cannot be removed.

    How to fix this error?

    Check whether the cursor is in the required position or whether you
    have selected the correct function.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS620 - The text for selection text &1 is not an ABAP Dictionary text ?
    The SAP error message DS620, which states "The text for selection text &1 is not an ABAP Dictionary text," typically occurs when there is an issue with the selection text associated with a field in a report or program. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid text for the specified selection field in the ABAP Dictionary.
    
    Cause: Missing or Incorrect Texts: The selection text for the specified field is either missing or incorrectly defined in the ABAP Dictionary. Field Not Defined in Dictionary: The field referenced in the selection text may not be defined in the ABAP Dictionary, or it may not have a corresponding text entry. Transport Issues: If the program or report was transported from one system to another, the selection texts may not have been transported correctly. Custom Development: If the selection text is part of a custom development, it may not have been properly defined or

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