How To Fix SRAL172 - No ABAP Type for datatype &1 found

SRAL172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRAL - Read Access Log Message Class

• Message number: 172

• Message text: No ABAP Type for datatype &1 found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRAL172 - No ABAP Type for datatype &1 found ?

  The SAP error message SRAL172 "No ABAP Type for datatype &1 found" typically occurs when there is an issue with the data type definition in the context of ABAP programming. This error indicates that the system cannot find a corresponding ABAP type for the specified data type, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Undefined Data Type: The data type specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the ABAP Dictionary or is not recognized by the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the data type name, leading to the system being unable to locate it.
  Missing Data Element or Domain: The data element or domain that the data type refers to may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incompatibility: The data type may be incompatible with the expected ABAP types, especially if it is a custom or external type.
  Transport Issues: If the data type was recently transported from