How To Fix SIW117 - Add a description to each fixed value/interval of Domain Object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIW - Service Implementation Workbench

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Add a description to each fixed value/interval of Domain Object &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIW117 - Add a description to each fixed value/interval of Domain Object &1 ?

  The SAP error message SIW117 indicates that a description is missing for one or more fixed values or intervals of a Domain Object in the SAP system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a domain object in the SAP Data Dictionary (DDIC) and have not provided the necessary descriptions for the fixed values or intervals associated with that domain.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Descriptions: The primary cause of this error is that the fixed values or intervals defined for a domain object do not have corresponding descriptions. In SAP, every fixed value or interval should have a meaningful description to ensure clarity and usability.
  Incomplete Domain Definition: When defining a domain, if you skip the step of adding descriptions for fixed values or intervals, the system will raise this error when you attempt to activate or save the domain.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SIW117 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Domain Object:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the domain object that is causing the error and click on "Display" or "Change".
  
  
  
  Check Fixed Values/Intervals:
  
  Navigate to the "Fixed Values" or "Intervals" tab of the domain definition.
  Review the entries listed there. You will see the fixed values or intervals that are defined.
  
  
  
  Add Descriptions:
  
  For each fixed value or interval, ensure that you provide a meaningful description in the corresponding field. This description should clearly explain what the fixed value or interval represents.
  Make sure to fill in all required fields.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate:
  
  After adding the necessary descriptions, save your changes.
  Activate the domain object to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Test:
  
  If applicable, test the domain in the relevant application or context to ensure that it works as expected without raising the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE37 (Function Module), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Domain Objects: In SAP, a domain defines the technical attributes of a data element, including its data type, length, and fixed values.
  Data Dictionary: The SAP Data Dictionary is a central repository that contains definitions of all the data elements, domains, tables, views, and other data-related objects in the SAP system.
  Best Practices: Always ensure that you provide clear and concise descriptions for fixed values and intervals when creating or modifying domain objects to avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIW117 error and ensure that your domain object is correctly defined and usable within the SAP system.