How To Fix P0570 - The field for the return value has neither check table nor fixed values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 570

• Message text: The field for the return value has neither check table nor fixed values

What causes this issue?

The field for the return value has been specified so that the possible
return values are displayed and can be selected when maintaining the
feature in the maintenance tree. This is only possible if the field in
question has a check table or fixed value.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the field for the return value in the Dictionary so that it
has either a check table or a fixed value.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0570 - The field for the return value has neither check table nor fixed values ?

  The SAP error message P0570 indicates that there is an issue with a field in a data structure or table that is expected to have a check table or fixed values defined, but it does not. This typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when working with data elements in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Check Table: The field in question is defined without a check table, which means that there is no reference table to validate the values being entered.
  No Fixed Values: The field may also be expected to have a set of fixed values (like a dropdown list) but does not have any defined.
  Data Element Configuration: The data element associated with the field may not be properly configured to include a check table or fixed values.
  Custom Development: If this error arises in custom development, it may be due to incorrect definitions in the data dictionary or in the ABAP code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Check Table: If the field should reference a check table, you need to create or assign a check table in the data element definition. This can be done in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  
  Go to SE11, enter the data element name, and check the "Check table" field.
  Assign the appropriate table that contains valid values for this field.
  
  
  
  Define Fixed Values: If the field should have fixed values, you can define them in the data element.
  
  In SE11, select the data element and go to the "Fixed values" section to define the allowed values.
  
  
  
  Review Data Element: Ensure that the data element is correctly defined and that it meets the requirements of the field in the context where it is being used.
  
  
  Check Custom Code: If this error is occurring in custom ABAP code, review the code to ensure that it is correctly handling the field and that it is not trying to use values that are not defined.
  
  
  Transport Changes: If you make changes to the data element or check table, ensure that these changes are transported to the relevant systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data elements, check tables, and fixed values.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider using the ABAP debugger to trace where the error is occurring and to inspect the values being processed.
  
  By addressing the configuration of the data element and ensuring that it has the necessary references, you should be able to resolve the P0570 error.