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How To Fix MJ036 - Table & is not a dictionary table


MJ036 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MJ - Field Selection

  • Message number: 036

  • Message text: Table & is not a dictionary table

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  • What causes this issue?

    The table field you have specified was not recognized by the ABAP/4
    Repository.

    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?

    Correct your entry. Use an active field from the data dictionary or a
    field from the screen.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


MJ036 - Details

  • The SAP error message MJ036, which states "Table & is not a dictionary table," typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate a table that is not defined as a dictionary table in the SAP system. Dictionary tables are those that are defined in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) and are used for data storage and retrieval in SAP applications.
    
    Cause: Non-Dictionary Table: The table you are trying to access is not a dictionary table. This could be a custom table or a temporary table that has not been defined in the Data Dictionary. Incorrect Table Name: There might be a typo or an incorrect table name in your code or configuration. Accessing a View Instead of a Table: Sometimes, users may mistakenly try to access a view or a structure instead of a table. Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table, leading to

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