How To Fix 42296 - Select a structure

42296 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 296

• Message text: Select a structure

What causes this issue?

The comparision of info objects in two different contexts is currently
only supported for structures.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose a structure.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42296 - Select a structure ?

  The SAP error message 42296, "Select a structure," typically occurs in the context of SAP reporting or data extraction processes, particularly when a user is required to select a data structure or layout but has not done so. This error can arise in various SAP modules, including SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when working with certain reporting tools.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has not selected a required data structure or layout in the relevant transaction or report. This could happen due to:
  
  The user not being aware that a structure needs to be selected.
  The structure not being available or not being properly configured in the system.
  A possible issue with user permissions or roles that restrict access to certain structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error message 42296, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Structure: 
  
  Go back to the screen where the error occurred and look for a dropdown or