How To Fix UJW_EXCEPTION011 - Failed to assign field-symbol; table/dimension does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJW_EXCEPTION - BPC: Work Status Message Class

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Failed to assign field-symbol; table/dimension does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJW_EXCEPTION011 - Failed to assign field-symbol; table/dimension does not exist ?

  The SAP error message UJW_EXCEPTION011 indicates that there is an issue with assigning a field symbol in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming). Specifically, it suggests that the table or dimension you are trying to reference does not exist or is not defined in the context where you are trying to use it.
  Causes:
  
  Undefined Table/Structure: The table or structure you are trying to assign to the field symbol has not been defined or declared in the program.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the name of the table or structure.
  Scope Issues: The table or structure may be defined in a different scope (e.g., within a different function module or method) and is not accessible in the current context.
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type of the field symbol may not match the type of the table or structure you are trying to assign.
  Runtime Issues: The table may not be populated or may not exist in the database at runtime.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Definitions: Ensure that the table or structure you are trying to assign to the field symbol is properly defined in your program. You can do this by checking the Data Dictionary (SE11) or the ABAP code.
  
  
  Correct Typos: Review the code for any typographical errors in the names of the tables or structures.
  
  
  Scope Verification: Make sure that the table or structure is accessible in the current scope. If it is defined in a different method or function, you may need to pass it as a parameter or declare it globally.
  
  
  Data Type Matching: Verify that the field symbol is declared with the correct data type that matches the table or structure you are trying to assign.
  
  
  Check Runtime Data: If the table is supposed to be populated at runtime, ensure that it is being filled correctly before the assignment. You can use debugging tools to check the state of the data.
  
  
  Use TRY-CATCH: If the assignment is prone to failure due to dynamic conditions, consider wrapping the assignment in a TRY-CATCH block to handle exceptions gracefully.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Symbols: In ABAP, field symbols are used to create dynamic references to data objects. They are declared using the FIELD-SYMBOLS statement.
  Data Dictionary: Use transaction SE11 to check the definitions of tables and structures.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and inspect the values and types of variables at runtime.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on field symbols and data types in ABAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the UJW_EXCEPTION011 error in your SAP environment.