How To Fix 42835 - You refer to a structure link in a non-production folder

42835 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 835

• Message text: You refer to a structure link in a non-production folder

What causes this issue?

Your structure contains a link to a structure that is not in a
productive folder.
The customer cannot display this structure.

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?

Have the folder made productive or remove the structure link from your
structure.
To remove the structure link from the structure:
Select the structure.
Choose Info object -> Change contents.
The <LS>Edit Structure</> screen appears.
Remove the structure link from your structure by choosing <LS>Info
object</> -> <LS>Remove from structure</>.
Save the structure.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42835 - You refer to a structure link in a non-production folder ?

  The SAP error message 42835, which states "You refer to a structure link in a non-production folder," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data modeling or development environments, particularly when working with structures, data models, or other objects that are organized into folders.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to reference a structure or object that is located in a non-production folder (such as a development or test folder) while working in a production context. SAP has strict rules regarding the use of objects in production environments to ensure stability and integrity. Non-production folders are typically used for development and testing purposes, and references to these objects are not allowed in production scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object References: Review the object or structure you are trying to reference. Ensure that it is located in a production folder. If it is in a non-production folder,