How To Fix 42858 - Substructure is not included

42858 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 858

• Message text: Substructure is not included

What causes this issue?

The substructure that was found is not used as an include in any
structure.
<ZH>Note</>
If you use this substructure in another structure as a link, you get a
second message: <LS>You refer to substructure(s) &1 &2 &3 &4</>.

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?

If you want to use the substructure in another structure, you must
include the substructure.

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 42858 - Substructure is not included ?

  The SAP error message 42858, which states "Substructure is not included," typically occurs when there is an issue with the structure definition in the ABAP Dictionary (DDIC). This error is often related to the use of structures and substructures in data definitions, particularly when a substructure is expected to be included in a main structure but is not properly defined or included.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Substructure Definition: The substructure that is supposed to be included in the main structure is not defined in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Incorrect Structure Declaration: The main structure may be incorrectly declared or may not reference the substructure correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was recently transported from another system, the substructure may not have been included in the transport request.
  Changes in Data Dictionary: If changes were made to the data dictionary (like deleting or renaming a substructure), it could lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Structure Definitions: Go to the ABAP Dictionary