How To Fix ABADR004 - & is a structure, not a table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ABADR - Message Class for Characteristic Derivation

• Message number: 004

• Message text: & is a structure, not a table

What causes this issue?

You have entered the name of a structure, not a table. For the step
type "Table lookup", you must enter a table.

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?

Enter the name of a table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ABADR004 - & is a structure, not a table ?

  The SAP error message ABADR004 indicates that there is an attempt to access a structure as if it were a table. This error typically occurs in ABAP programming when a developer tries to perform operations that are valid for database tables but not for structures.
  Cause:
  
  Misunderstanding of Data Types: The programmer may have confused a structure with a table. Structures are used to define a data type that can hold multiple fields, but they do not have a database representation like tables do.
  Incorrect Data Declaration: The data object may have been declared as a structure, but the code is trying to use it in a way that is only valid for tables (e.g., using SELECT statements, LOOP AT statements, etc.).
  Code Logic Error: There might be a logical error in the code where a structure is being treated as a table due to incorrect assumptions about the data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Declarations: Review the declarations of the data objects in your ABAP code. Ensure that you are using structures and tables appropriately.
  
  If you need to work with a table, ensure that you are declaring it as a table type (e.g., TYPES: BEGIN OF ty_table, ... END OF ty_table.).
  If you are working with a structure, ensure that you are using it correctly (e.g., using MOVE statements instead of SELECT).
  
  
  
  Modify Code Logic: If the logic of your code is incorrect, modify it to ensure that you are using structures and tables in the correct context. For example:
  
  Use MOVE-CORRESPONDING to transfer data between structures.
  Use LOOP AT only with internal tables, not with structures.
  
  
  
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify where the error occurs. This can help you understand how the structure is being misused.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Structures vs. Tables: In SAP ABAP, a structure is a data type that groups related fields together, while a table is a collection of records (rows) that can be queried from the database.
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on data types, structures, and tables in ABAP programming.
  Community Forums: If you are still having trouble, consider reaching out to SAP community forums or consulting with colleagues who have experience with ABAP programming.
  
  By ensuring that you are using structures and tables correctly in your ABAP code, you can resolve the ABADR004 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.