How To Fix 5A179 - Structure request incomplete

5A179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Structure request incomplete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A179 - Structure request incomplete ?

  The SAP error message 5A179: Structure request incomplete typically occurs when there is an issue with the data structure or the request being processed in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data extraction, report generation, or when working with specific modules like SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ERP.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Data Structure: The data structure being requested may not be fully defined or may be missing required fields.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the data model or in the InfoObjects that are being used.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data structures or InfoProviders.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the information is being pulled may not be properly set up or may be inactive.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully activated or may be