How To Fix WER446 - Data type &1 does not exist

WER446 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Data type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER446 - Data type &1 does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WER446 - Data type &1 does not exist
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to reference or use a data type that is not defined or does not exist in the ABAP Dictionary. The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the name of the missing data type.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  A program or function module is trying to use a data type that has been deleted or never created.
  A typo or incorrect name is used when referring to a data type.
  Transport or system inconsistencies where the data type exists in one system but not in another.
  Missing or incomplete dictionary objects after a transport or system upgrade.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Data Type Name:
  
  Verify the exact name of the data type mentioned in the error message.
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the data type exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Data Type:
  
  If the data type does not exist, create it if