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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

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  • 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.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


OL317 - Details

  • 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

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