How To Fix SWB_TODO_CHECKS122 - Field label text for dynpro element &1 does not exist in dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Field label text for dynpro element &1 does not exist in dictionary

What causes this issue?

The "From Dictionary" attribute is set for a screen element of the text
field type, and the "Dict. modified" attribute is used to:
Request a specific field label (value 1,2,3 or 4) which, however, does
not exist in the Dictionary in the original language of the screen
Request the longest suitable field label (value V), but no label text
exists in the original language of the screen.

System Response

If the screen is processed in the original language, a wrong or
truncated text may be displayed.
If the screen is processed in a language other than the original
language, either a text in the original language or no text at all is
displayed.

How to fix this error?

Verify if the value of the attribute "Dict. modified" is correct.
Verify if field labels have been modified or deleted in the Dictionary.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWB_TODO_CHECKS122 - Field label text for dynpro element &1 does not exist in dictionary ?

  The SAP error message SWB_TODO_CHECKS122 indicates that there is a problem with a field label text for a dynpro (dynamic program) element in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to find the corresponding text in the dictionary for the specified dynpro element.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Element: The most common cause of this error is that the text element for the specified field is missing from the text pool or dictionary.
  Incorrect Field Name: The field name specified in the error message may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the program or dynpro was transported from another system, the text elements may not have been transported correctly.
  Development Environment Issues: If you are working in a development environment, the text elements may not have been created or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Elements:
  
  Go to the transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Check the relevant table or structure to ensure that the text element exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Field Name:
  
  Double-check the field name mentioned in the error message to ensure it is correct.
  If it is incorrect, update the dynpro or program to use the correct field name.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including text elements, were included.
  If they were not included, you may need to create a new transport request to include the missing text elements.
  
  
  
  Activate Text Elements:
  
  If the text elements exist but are not activated, you may need to activate them in the relevant development environment.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your SAP system are correct. Sometimes, the text may exist in one language but not in another.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the program to see where the error occurs and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific dynpro or program to understand the expected field labels and their configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SWB_TODO_CHECKS122 error message in your SAP system.