How To Fix SWB_TODO_CHECKS121 - Dynpro element &1 has a reference but does not exist in the dictionary

SWB_TODO_CHECKS121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWB_TODO_CHECKS - Error Messages for Tool During Todo Checks

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Dynpro element &1 has a reference but does not exist in the dictionary

What causes this issue?

The attribute "From Dictionary" is set for the screen element
specified. However, no active table or structure field of this name
exists in the Dictionary.

System Response

At the runtime of the screen, the system attempts to establish a link
between the screen element and the table or structure field in the
Dictionary. If the field is not found, a runtime error is triggered.

How to fix this error?

Check the name and the attributes of the screen element.
Verify if the table or structure field is active.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWB_TODO_CHECKS121 - Dynpro element &1 has a reference but does not exist in the dictionary ?

  The SAP error message "SWB_TODO_CHECKS121 Dynpro element &1 has a reference but does not exist in the dictionary" typically occurs during the development of SAP applications, particularly when working with screen elements (dynpros) in the ABAP Workbench. This error indicates that there is a reference to a dynpro element (like a field or button) that is expected to exist in the data dictionary, but it cannot be found.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dictionary Element: The most common cause is that the dynpro element (e.g., a field) is referenced in the screen layout but does not have a corresponding entry in the data dictionary (e.g., a table or structure).
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the dynpro element, causing the system to fail to locate it.
  Deleted or Renamed Elements: The element may have been deleted or renamed in the data dictionary after it was referenced in the screen.
  Transport Issues: If the