How To Fix 57197 - The structure name is invalid

57197 - Overview

• 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?

Do not use any blank or special characters in the names (!"?
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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