How To Fix MFLE_TOOLS011 - Meta data for total length determination of structure &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MFLE_TOOLS - Msg Type for MFLE_TOOLS

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Meta data for total length determination of structure &1 not found

What causes this issue?

Missing meta data.

System Response

Length of the concatenated field cannot be determined.

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 table DD03L for the current table name.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MFLE_TOOLS011 - Meta data for total length determination of structure &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message MFLE_TOOLS011 indicates that the system is unable to find the metadata required for determining the total length of a structure. This typically occurs in the context of data processing or when working with structures in ABAP programs, especially when dealing with data extraction or transformation.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Metadata: The metadata for the specified structure (denoted by &1 in the error message) is not available in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The structure not being defined in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  The structure being deleted or not activated.
  The structure being part of a transport that has not yet been imported into the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Structure Name: The structure name provided may be incorrect or misspelled.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the metadata of the structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Structure Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the structure exists.
  Ensure that the structure is activated. If it is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Structure Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the structure being referenced in the program or function module to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the structure is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the structure. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Metadata:
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to regenerate or rebuild the metadata. This can be done by reactivating the structure or related objects.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If the structure is dependent on other objects, ensure that all dependencies are also correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary for checking and managing structures.
  SE80: Object Navigator for viewing related objects and dependencies.
  
  
  
  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 or function module that is generating the error to trace where the metadata lookup is failing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MFLE_TOOLS011 error message in SAP.