How To Fix UGMD166 - Table &, role &: Field &: Structure & does not exist in DDIC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD - FIN Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Table &, role &: Field &: Structure & does not exist in DDIC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGMD166 - Table &, role &: Field &: Structure & does not exist in DDIC ?

  The SAP error message UGMD166 indicates that a specific table, role, or field does not exist in the Data Dictionary (DDIC). This error typically arises during operations that involve data dictionary objects, such as when trying to access or manipulate a table or field that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Table/Field: The specified table or field does not exist in the SAP Data Dictionary. This could be due to a typo in the name or because the object has not been created.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported into the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified table or field.
  Development Environment: The object may exist in a development environment but not in the production or quality assurance environments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Existence:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to verify if the table or field exists in the system.
  Ensure that the names are spelled correctly and match the case sensitivity.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the object was recently created or modified, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully transported to the target system.
  If it was not transported, you may need to create the object in the target system or re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified table or field. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Development and Production Synchronization:
  
  If the object exists in the development environment but not in production, you may need to create it in production or ensure that the transport requests are properly managed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the object is part of a standard SAP module or enhancement, consult the relevant SAP documentation or support notes to see if there are any known issues or additional steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check tables and fields)
  SE16: Data Browser (to view table contents)
  SE03: Transport Organizer (to manage transport requests)
  PFCG: Role Maintenance (to check user roles and authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or transaction that triggered the error to get more context on why the system is looking for the non-existent object.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UGMD166 error and implement a solution to resolve it.