How To Fix DU054 - Receiver field no longer in ABAP dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DU - Data transfer to SAP-EIS

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Receiver field no longer in ABAP dictionary

What causes this issue?

A field in the receivcer structure is no longer in the ABAP/4
dictionary.

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?

Please reorganize the transfer rules.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DU054 - Receiver field no longer in ABAP dictionary ?

  The SAP error message DU054 ("Receiver field no longer in ABAP dictionary") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the data structure defined in the ABAP Dictionary and the data structure expected by the program or function module. This can happen for several reasons, such as changes in the database table structure, removal of fields, or changes in the data element definitions.
  Cause:
  
  Field Removal: The field that the program is trying to access has been removed from the ABAP Dictionary (e.g., a database table or structure).
  Field Renaming: The field may have been renamed, and the program is still referencing the old name.
  Changes in Data Elements: The data element associated with the field may have been changed or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport may not have included all necessary changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the ABAP Dictionary: 
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the relevant table or structure to see if the field exists.
  If the field has been removed or renamed, you will need to update the program or function module to reflect these changes.
  
  
  
  Update the Program:
  
  If the field has been removed, you may need to modify the program to remove references to that field.
  If the field has been renamed, update the program to use the new field name.
  
  
  
  Recompile the Program:
  
  After making changes, recompile the program or function module to ensure that it recognizes the updated structure.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all relevant objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the changes were made as part of a project or enhancement, consult the project documentation to understand the changes made to the data structure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the program functions correctly without the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator (to find the program or function module)
  SE37: Function Module
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to edit the program)
  
  
  
  Debugging: If you are unsure where the error is occurring, you can use the debugger to trace the execution of the program and identify the exact point where the error is triggered.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DU054 error and ensure that your program is aligned with the current ABAP Dictionary definitions.