How To Fix /SAPCND/GENERATOR165 - The scale ALV line category &1 could not be written into DDIC.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/GENERATOR -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: The scale ALV line category &1 could not be written into DDIC.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/GENERATOR165 - The scale ALV line category &1 could not be written into DDIC. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/GENERATOR165 indicates that there is an issue with writing a specific scale ALV line category into the Data Dictionary (DDIC). This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Condition Management or similar applications where ALV (ABAP List Viewer) is used to display data.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify objects in the DDIC.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the system, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the transport layer.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the scale ALV line category may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to issues when trying to write to the DDIC.
  Existing Objects: There may be existing objects in the DDIC that conflict with the new entries being created.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify DDIC objects. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SU01.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the scale ALV line category. Ensure that all required fields and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  Check for Existing Objects: Use transaction SE11 to check if there are any existing DDIC objects that might conflict with the new entries. If there are conflicts, you may need to delete or modify the existing objects.
  
  
  System Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue. You can use transaction SM21 to view the system log.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If this issue is occurring in a transport environment, ensure that all necessary transports have been imported correctly and that there are no inconsistencies in the transport layer.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant ABAP code to trace where the error occurs and gather more information about the context of the error.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs or configurations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU01 (User Maintenance), and SM21 (System Log).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Condition Management and ALV configurations for best practices and guidelines.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.