How To Fix 57197 - The structure name is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 57 - Component 709: Interface to external payroll system

• Message number: 197

• Message text: The structure name is invalid

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 57197 - The structure name is invalid ?

  The SAP error message 57197, which states "The structure name is invalid," typically occurs when there is an issue with the structure name being referenced in your ABAP program or configuration. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when defining data structures, using them in function modules, or when working with data dictionary objects.
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Errors: The structure name may have been misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the code.
  Non-Existent Structures: The structure you are trying to use does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the structure.
  Namespace Issues: The structure might be in a different namespace that is not accessible from the current context.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Structure Name: Verify that the structure name is spelled correctly and matches the name defined in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  Existence of Structure: Use transaction SE11 to check if the structure exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or restore it from a transport request.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the structure. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Namespace Verification: If the structure is in a different namespace, ensure that you have the correct access rights or that you are using the correct namespace prefix.
  Transport Management: If the structure was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported and activated. You can use transaction STMS to review transport requests.
  Activation: If the structure exists but is not activated, activate it in SE11.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check structures)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to view and manage objects)
  SU53: Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues)
  STMS: Transport Management System (to manage transports)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data dictionary objects and structures.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.