How To Fix 3G771 - To define a substructure, please select fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 771

• Message text: To define a substructure, please select fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G771 - To define a substructure, please select fields ?

  The SAP error message 3G771 ("To define a substructure, please select fields") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a structure in the Data Dictionary (SE11) or when working with ABAP structures and you haven't selected any fields to include in the substructure.
  Cause:
  The error arises because:
  
  You are attempting to define a substructure without selecting any fields from the main structure.
  The system requires at least one field to be selected to create a valid substructure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the Structure Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the structure you are working on and click on "Display" or "Change".
  
  
  
  Select Fields:
  
  In the structure definition screen, ensure that you have selected at least one field from the main structure to include in your substructure.
  You can do this by clicking on the "Fields" tab and selecting the fields you want to include.
  
  
  
  Define the Substructure:
  
  After selecting the fields, you can proceed to define the substructure.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If you are working with existing structures, ensure that there are no dependencies or references that might be causing issues.
  
  
  
  Activate the Structure:
  
  After making the necessary changes, activate the structure to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Data Dictionary and structures.
  ABAP Development: If you are working with ABAP, ensure that your code references the correct structure and fields.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider checking for any additional constraints or settings in your SAP environment that may be affecting the structure definition.