How To Fix SIW097 - Table Type &1 contains wrong or missing REFTYPE &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIW - Service Implementation Workbench

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Table Type &1 contains wrong or missing REFTYPE &2

What causes this issue?

Value &v2& is not allowed for the REFTYPE field of table type object
&v1&.

System Response

The system aborts the generation of the table type &v1&.

How to fix this error?

Correct the value of the REFTYPE field. With this field you specify the
row type as a reference. This field is optional.
The following values are possible:,,
,,No Information - means no reference type
<LB>A</>,,,,ANY
<LB>O</>,,,,Object
<LB>D</>,,,,DATA
<LB>B</>,,,,Built-In Dictionary Type
<LB>E</>,,,,Data Element
<LB>S</>,,,,Structured Type
<LB>L</>,,,,Table Type
<LB>C</>,,,,Class
<LB>I</>,,,,Interface

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIW097 - Table Type &1 contains wrong or missing REFTYPE &2 ?

  The SAP error message SIW097 indicates that there is an issue with a table type in the SAP system, specifically that it contains a wrong or missing reference type (REFTYPE). This error typically arises in the context of ABAP programming or when working with data dictionary objects.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Table Type Definition: The table type defined in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) may not have a valid reference type associated with it. This can happen if the reference type has been deleted or modified.
  Missing Reference Type: The reference type that the table type is supposed to point to is missing or not defined correctly.
  Inconsistent Data Dictionary: Changes in the data dictionary that are not properly synchronized can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the table type was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the transport that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Type Definition: Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the definition of the table type that is causing the error. Ensure that the reference type (REFTYPE) is correctly defined and exists in the system.
  Correct Reference Type: If the reference type is incorrect or missing, you may need to redefine the table type or create the missing reference type.
  Activate Objects: After making changes, ensure that you activate the table type and any related objects in the Data Dictionary.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or other objects that are affected by the changes you are making. This may involve checking related structures, data elements, or domains.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility (for checking database consistency)
  SE80: Object Navigator (for checking related objects)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Data Dictionary objects and their management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number (SIW097) in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.