How To Fix SELTOOL730 - No data element name is defined for table field &1 - &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SELTOOL - Messages for Selection Tool

• Message number: 730

• Message text: No data element name is defined for table field &1 - &2

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine the name of the data element for table
field &V1& - &V2&. The name of the data element is required in order to
display the selection criteria on the selection screen.

System Response

Processing cannot continue.nicht m?glich.

How to fix this error?

If this data element was not modified, contact SAP for further analysis
of this error message.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SELTOOL730 - No data element name is defined for table field &1 - &2 ?

  The SAP error message SELTOOL730 indicates that there is an issue with a table field in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that there is no data element defined for the specified table field. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create or modify a table, or when you are working with data dictionary objects.
  Cause
  The primary cause of this error is that the field in question does not have an associated data element. In SAP, a data element defines the technical attributes of a field, such as its data type, length, and any associated domain. If a field is created without a data element, or if the data element has been deleted or is not properly defined, this error will occur.
  Solution
  To resolve the SELTOOL730 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Table Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the table that is causing the error and display its definition.
  Look for the field mentioned in the error message (indicated by &1 and &2).
  
  
  
  Define a Data Element:
  
  If the field does not have a data element, you will need to create one.
  In SE11, select "Data Element" and create a new data element with the necessary attributes (data type, length, etc.).
  Make sure to assign a domain if needed.
  
  
  
  Assign the Data Element to the Field:
  
  Once the data element is created, go back to the table definition.
  Assign the newly created data element to the field that was causing the error.
  
  
  
  Activate the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, activate the table and the data element.
  Check for any other related errors and resolve them as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After activation, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (for viewing and editing tables, data elements, domains, etc.)
  SE14: Database Utility (for managing database objects)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data elements and table definitions.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that your changes are included in a transport request for moving to production.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SELTOOL730 error and ensure that your table fields are properly defined with associated data elements.