How To Fix SCPR660 - No description of field &1 in table/view &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCPR - BC Sets

• Message number: 660

• Message text: No description of field &1 in table/view &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCPR660 - No description of field &1 in table/view &2 ?

  The SAP error message SCPR660 indicates that there is no description available for a specific field in a given table or view. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access metadata or descriptions for fields that are not defined or are missing in the data dictionary.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Description: The field in question does not have a description defined in the Data Dictionary (DDIC).
  Custom Development: If the field is part of a custom table or view, it may not have been properly documented.
  Transport Issues: If the table or view was transported from another system, the transport might not have included the necessary metadata.
  Database Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the system from retrieving the field description.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Dictionary: 
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the table or view in question. Ensure that the field has a description defined.
  If the field is missing a description, you can add it by editing the field properties.
  
  
  
  Custom Development Review: 
  
  If the field is part of a custom development, ensure that the developer has provided a description for the field in the DDIC.
  
  
  
  Transport Request: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects were included. You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check: 
  
  Run consistency checks on the database to ensure that there are no underlying issues affecting the metadata.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any related documentation or user manuals that might provide insights into the expected structure of the table or view.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Program).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it involves standard SAP objects.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the program execution to identify where the error is being triggered.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SCPR660 error and implement a solution to resolve it.