How To Fix SIW105 - Data element &1: Enter domain name if type category is Domain

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIW - Service Implementation Workbench

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Data element &1: Enter domain name if type category is Domain

What causes this issue?

The value for REFKIND is 'domain'(D) but the value of field DOMNAME
specifies no domain.

System Response

The feasibility checks of data element &v1& contains errors which
prevents its generation.

How to fix this error?

Please correct the definition of data element with Object ID &v1& in
your configuration class.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 SIW105 - Data element &1: Enter domain name if type category is Domain ?

  The SAP error message SIW105 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a data element in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that when you are defining a data element of type category "Domain," you must also specify a domain name. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  The error occurs when you are trying to create or modify a data element in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) and you have selected the type category as "Domain" but have not provided a corresponding domain name.
  In SAP, a domain defines the technical attributes of a field, such as its data type and length. If you specify that a data element is of type "Domain," you must also provide the name of the domain that it should reference.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Element Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the data element that is causing the error and click on "Display" or "Change."
  
  
  
  Specify Domain Name:
  
  In the data element definition, look for the field where you can specify the domain.
  If the type category is set to "Domain," ensure that you enter a valid domain name in the corresponding field.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the domain name, save your changes.
  Activate the data element to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check Domain:
  
  If you are unsure about which domain to use, you can check existing domains in transaction SE11 by selecting "Domain" and searching for available domains that fit your requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Element: A data element in SAP defines the semantic meaning of a field in a table or structure. It can reference a domain to inherit its technical attributes.
  Domain: A domain in SAP defines the data type and length of a field. It can also include value ranges and fixed values.
  Type Categories: In the data element definition, type categories can be "Data Element," "Domain," "Structure," etc. Each category has specific requirements for its definition.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - for creating and modifying data elements and domains.
  SE12: Data Dictionary - for displaying data elements and domains.
  
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the relationship between data elements and domains, you should be able to resolve the SIW105 error effectively.