How To Fix BA261 - No format descriptions exist for structure &1 in this file

BA261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 261

• Message text: No format descriptions exist for structure &1 in this file

What causes this issue?

The archive file currently being read contains data on structure &V1&.
There is no format description in the header of the archive file for
this structure.

System Response

The Archive Development Kit (ADK) cannot read the data for this
structure.

How to fix this error?

Report this information to SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA261 - No format descriptions exist for structure &1 in this file ?

  The SAP error message BA261, which states "No format descriptions exist for structure &1 in this file," typically occurs in the context of data transfer or data processing, particularly when dealing with batch input or data files. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary format descriptions for the specified structure in the file being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Format Descriptions: The format descriptions for the specified structure are not defined in the system. This could happen if the structure is new or if the necessary configuration has not been completed.
  Incorrect File or Structure Name: The file being processed may not match the expected structure name, leading to the system being unable to find the corresponding format descriptions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data transfer process, such as missing or incorrect settings in the relevant transaction codes or configuration tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Format Descriptions: Verify that the format