How To Fix SEEF_BADI119 - Filter &1: Dictionary element &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEEF_BADI - Messages on BAdIs

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Filter &1: Dictionary element &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEEF_BADI119 - Filter &1: Dictionary element &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SEEF_BADI119 indicates that there is an issue with a filter in a Business Add-In (BAdI) implementation. Specifically, the error message states that a dictionary element (field) referenced in the filter does not exist. This can occur for several reasons, and here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Field: The field specified in the filter does not exist in the database or has been deleted or renamed.
  Incorrect Filter Configuration: The filter configuration for the BAdI implementation may be incorrect, pointing to a field that is not valid.
  Transport Issues: If the BAdI implementation was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the dictionary objects.
  Version Mismatch: The BAdI implementation may be referencing a field that exists in one version of the data model but not in another.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Field Existence:
  
  Verify that the field specified in the filter exists in the relevant database table or structure. You can do this by using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table or structure definition.
  
  
  
  Review BAdI Implementation:
  
  Go to transaction SE18 (BAdI Definition) and check the implementation of the BAdI. Ensure that the filter criteria are correctly defined and that they reference valid fields.
  
  
  
  Adjust Filter Values:
  
  If the filter is pointing to a field that has been renamed or deleted, update the filter to reference the correct field.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all related objects (including the dictionary elements) have been transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Check for Version Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., new fields added or existing fields modified), ensure that the BAdI implementation is updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the BAdI implementation to identify where the error occurs and gather more context about the filter being applied.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE18: BAdI Definition
  SE19: BAdI Implementation
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BAdIs and filters for more detailed guidance on how to configure and troubleshoot them.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SEEF_BADI119 error message.