/CFG/DSY_DS017 - DDIC attributes cannot be determined for table &1 and field &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/DSY_DS -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: DDIC attributes cannot be determined for table &1 and field &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/DSY_DS017 - DDIC attributes cannot be determined for table &1 and field &2 ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/DSY_DS017 DDIC attributes cannot be determined for table &1 and field &2 typically indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the Data Dictionary (DDIC) attributes for a specified database table and field. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Table or Field Does Not Exist: The specified table (&1) or field (&2) may not exist in the database or may have been deleted or renamed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DDIC information for the specified table and field.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection that prevent the system from accessing the DDIC.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent it from correctly accessing the DDIC.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table and Field Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to verify that the table and field exist. If they do not, you may need to create them or correct the references in your code or configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DDIC. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the table was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the object or ensure that all dependent objects are also transported.
  
  
  
  Database Connection:
  
  Verify that the database connection is functioning correctly. You can check this in transaction DBACOCKPIT or by consulting your database administrator.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the system configuration and ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up. This may involve checking the SAP kernel version, database settings, or other system parameters.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant code to see where the error is occurring and gather more information about the context of the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check), DBACOCKPIT (Database Administration).
  SAP Notes: Always check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Data Dictionary and database access for further understanding.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.