How To Fix NR121 - Error when reading technical properties of data element &1

NR121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Error when reading technical properties of data element &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR121 - Error when reading technical properties of data element &1 ?

  The SAP error message NR121 indicates that there is an issue when trying to read the technical properties of a data element in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of data dictionary operations, such as when you are trying to create or modify a data element, domain, or structure.
  Causes of NR121 Error
  
  Missing Data Element: The data element specified in the error message (&1) may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data element or its properties.
  Corrupted Data Dictionary: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data dictionary that prevent the system from reading the properties of the data element.
  Transport Issues: If the data element was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect the data dictionary.
  
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