How To Fix BANK_CHDOC_TOOL051 - Histories are not passed in an internal table with a flat structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BANK_CHDOC_TOOL - Change Document Tool FS

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Histories are not passed in an internal table with a flat structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BANK_CHDOC_TOOL051 - Histories are not passed in an internal table with a flat structure ?

  The SAP error message BANK_CHDOC_TOOL051 indicates that there is an issue with the internal table structure when processing bank change documents. Specifically, it suggests that the histories (or historical data) are not being passed correctly in a flat structure, which is required for the operation to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Structure Mismatch: The internal table that is expected to hold the historical data is not structured correctly. This could be due to a mismatch in the expected fields or data types.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the bank change document processing that are not set up correctly, leading to the inability to pass the required data.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might not be handling the data correctly, leading to this error.
  Missing Data: The required historical data might not be available or might be incomplete, causing the internal table to be empty or improperly