How To Fix OL317 - Field &-& is not defined in ABAP Dictionary

OL317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OL - Workflow object types: Run-time system

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Field &-& is not defined in ABAP Dictionary

What causes this issue?

You have specified a field from the ABAP/4 Dictionary as the data type
reference. However, this field is not active there.

How to fix this error?

Select a field from an active ABAP/4 Dictionary table as the data type
reference.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL317 - Field &-& is not defined in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message OL317, which states "Field &-& is not defined in ABAP Dictionary," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access a field in an ABAP program that is not defined in the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen for various reasons, such as a typo in the field name, a missing data element, or an issue with the structure or table definition.
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: The field name may have been misspelled in the code.
  Field Not Defined: The field may not exist in the specified table or structure in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Changes in Data Model: The underlying data model may have changed, and the field may have been removed or renamed.
  Incorrect Table/Structure Reference: The program may be referencing the wrong table or structure.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one system to another, the field definitions may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify that the field