How To Fix WER136 - Type &1 does not exist in DDIC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Type &1 does not exist in DDIC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER136 - Type &1 does not exist in DDIC ?

  The SAP error message:
  WER136 Type &1 does not exist in DDIC
  typically occurs when a program or object tries to reference a data type that is not defined in the Data Dictionary (DDIC).
  
  Cause
  
  The specified data type (represented by &1 in the message) does not exist in the ABAP Data Dictionary.
  This can happen if:
  
  The data type was never created or activated in the system.
  There is a typo or incorrect name used for the data type.
  The data type was deleted or renamed.
  The program or object is transported to a system where the data type is missing.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Data Type in SE11:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the data type name mentioned in the error message.
  Check if it exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate the Data Type:
  
  If the data type does not exist, create it as required.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Correct the Reference:
  
  If the data type name is incorrect in the program or object, correct the name to the proper one.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the error occurs after a transport, ensure that the data type was included and transported properly.
  Import the missing data type into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Namespace or Package Issues:
  
  Sometimes, the data type might exist in a different package or namespace.
  Verify the correct namespace or prefix is used.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SE11: Used to create, display, and maintain data dictionary objects including data types.
  Data Dictionary (DDIC): Central repository for data definitions in SAP.
  ABAP Data Types: Can be elementary types, structures, or table types defined in DDIC.
  Transport Management System (TMS): Ensures objects are moved correctly between SAP systems.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WER136 Type &1 does not exist in DDIC
  
  
  Cause
  Referenced data type missing in DDIC
  
  
  Solution
  Check/create/activate data type in SE11; correct references; ensure transport completeness
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact data type name (&1), I can help you with more specific instructions.