How To Fix SD052 - Data element & is not used in an ABAP Dictionary structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Data element & is not used in an ABAP Dictionary structure

What causes this issue?

The specified data element is not included in an SAP Repository
structure (field list). This means that the data element is not used in
any screen.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Flag the object as "not to be documented". Select the <LS>w/o screen
reference</> function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD052 - Data element & is not used in an ABAP Dictionary structure ?

  The SAP error message SD052 indicates that a specific data element is not being utilized in any ABAP Dictionary structure. This error typically arises during the development or modification of data structures, such as tables, views, or data elements, in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unused Data Element: The data element specified in the error message is not linked to any existing structures, tables, or views in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Incorrect Configuration: The data element may have been created or modified incorrectly, leading to it not being associated with any structures.
  Development Environment Issues: If you are working in a development environment, it is possible that the data element was not activated or properly transported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Element Usage:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the data element mentioned in the error message.
  Check the "Where-Used List" to see if it is linked to any structures, tables, or views.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Structures:
  
  If the data