How To Fix SJ005 - Field & is not defined in ABAP Dictionary

SJ005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SJ - Objects in SAP system

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Field & is not defined in ABAP Dictionary

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SJ005 - Details

• The SAP error message SJ005, which states "Field & is not defined in ABAP Dictionary," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access a field in an ABAP program that is not defined in the ABAP Dictionary (Data Dictionary). This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Field Name Typo: The field name specified in the program may have a typo or may not exist in the specified table or structure.
  Field Not Activated: The field may exist in the Data Dictionary but has not been activated or is not part of the active version of the table/structure.
  Changes in Data Dictionary: If the Data Dictionary has been modified (e.g., fields added or removed) and the program has not been updated accordingly, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Table/Structure Reference: The program may be referencing the wrong table or structure where the field is not defined.
  Field in a Different Context: The field may exist in