How To Fix FL301 - & is not in ABAP Dictionary and is not an ABAP internal type

FL301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FL - Function Builder messages

• Message number: 301

• Message text: & is not in ABAP Dictionary and is not an ABAP internal type

What causes this issue?

You specified a reference type which is neither defined in the ABAP/4
Dictionary nor is it an ABAP/4 internal type.

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?

Check that you have entered the name correctly or use a permissible
type I, C, F, D, T, X, P, N, TABLE.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FL301 - & is not in ABAP Dictionary and is not an ABAP internal type ?

  The SAP error message FL301 indicates that a field is not defined in the ABAP Dictionary and is not recognized as an ABAP internal type. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a field in your ABAP program that has not been properly defined or declared.
  Causes of FL301 Error
  
  
  Field Not Defined in Data Dictionary: The field you are trying to use does not exist in the ABAP Dictionary (DDIC). This could be due to a typo in the field name or because the field has not been created in the DDIC.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The field may not be recognized as a valid ABAP internal type. This can happen if you are trying to use a field that is not a standard data type or if it has not been declared in the program.
  
  
  Scope Issues: The field might be defined in a different scope (e.g., within a specific