How To Fix MODEL062 - Attribute '&1' has an invalid DDIC reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MODEL - Modeling

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Attribute '&1' has an invalid DDIC reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MODEL062 - Attribute '&1' has an invalid DDIC reference ?

  The SAP error message MODEL062 indicates that there is an issue with an attribute in a data model that has an invalid Data Dictionary (DDIC) reference. This typically occurs when the attribute is expected to reference a data element or structure in the SAP Data Dictionary, but the reference is either incorrect or does not exist.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Non-existent DDIC Object: The attribute is referencing a data element or structure that does not exist in the DDIC.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the name of the DDIC object being referenced.
  Transport Issues: If the data model was transported from one system to another, the DDIC object may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Changes in DDIC: The referenced DDIC object may have been deleted or changed, leading to an invalid reference.
  Incorrect Configuration: The attribute may be incorrectly configured in the data model.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the MODEL062 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the DDIC Reference:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and verify that the data element or structure referenced by the attribute exists.
  Ensure that the name of the DDIC object is spelled correctly.
  
  
  
  Correct the Reference:
  
  If the DDIC object does not exist, you may need to create it or change the attribute to reference a valid DDIC object.
  If there is a typo, correct it in the data model.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If the DDIC object is missing in the target system, transport it from the source system.
  
  
  
  Review Changes:
  
  If the DDIC object was recently modified or deleted, review the changes and restore the object if necessary.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Data Model:
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to rebuild the data model or reconfigure the attributes to ensure they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the data model and the specific attributes to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SE80 (Object Navigator)
  SE37 (Function Module)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion platforms for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MODEL062 error in your SAP system.