How To Fix WER074 - FDT type &1 does not exist; check the code

WER074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 074

• Message text: FDT type &1 does not exist; check the code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER074 - FDT type &1 does not exist; check the code ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WER074 FDT type &1 does not exist; check the code
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  The error message WER074 indicates that a Field Data Type (FDT) specified in your code or configuration does not exist in the SAP system. The placeholder &1 will be replaced by the actual FDT type name that the system could not find.
  This typically occurs when:
  
  You reference a Field Data Type that has not been created or activated in the system.
  There is a typo or incorrect name in the code or configuration referring to the FDT.
  The FDT was deleted or is missing due to transport or system inconsistencies.
  You are working with custom or newly created FDTs that have not been properly maintained.
  
  
  Where does this happen?
  
  In Workflow development, especially when working with Workflow Container Elements.
  When defining or using Field Data Types in Business Object Repository (BOR) or Object Types.
  During ABAP development or configuration involving data types.
  In Workflow Builder or