How To Fix ITS_GENERATE_TEMPL201 - The dynpro element &1 &2 does not exist in the editor template

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ITS_GENERATE_TEMPL - Messages for Template Generation

• Message number: 201

• Message text: The dynpro element &1 &2 does not exist in the editor template

What causes this issue?

The dynpro was probably modified after the editor template was created.

System Response

The dynpro element was ignored by the generator.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the editor template to the dynpro. To do this, switch to change
mode in the editor and choose "Utilities" > "Adjust to Dynpro" in the
menu.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ITS_GENERATE_TEMPL201 - The dynpro element &1 &2 does not exist in the editor template ?

  The SAP error message ITS_GENERATE_TEMPL201 indicates that there is an issue with a dynpro (dynamic program) element that is expected to be present in the editor template but is not found. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Interactive Forms or when working with SAP Web Application Server (WAS) and its related components.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dynpro Element: The specific dynpro element referenced in the error message (indicated by &1 and &2) does not exist in the template being used. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an incomplete template.
  Template Mismatch: The template being used may not match the expected structure of the dynpro elements defined in the program.
  Changes in Dynpro: If there have been recent changes to the dynpro (like renaming or deleting elements), the template may not have been updated accordingly.
  Transport Issues: If the changes were transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies between the source and target systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dynpro Elements: Verify that the dynpro elements referenced in the error message exist in the program. You can do this by checking the screen (dynpro) in the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE80 or SE41).
  Update Template: If the dynpro elements have changed, update the editor template to include the necessary elements. This can be done in the transaction for maintaining templates (usually SE80).
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the dynpro and the associated template to ensure they are aligned.
  Recreate Template: If the template is corrupted or outdated, consider recreating it from scratch based on the current dynpro structure.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE80 (Object Navigator) to check the dynpro and templates, and SE41 (Menu Painter) for menu-related issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program to trace where the error occurs and gather more context about the missing elements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ITS_GENERATE_TEMPL201 error and implement a solution to resolve it.