How To Fix BFIBL02200 - First specify a structure

BFIBL02200 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BFIBL02 - Payment Medium: Messages

• Message number: 200

• Message text: First specify a structure

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BFIBL02200 - Details

• The SAP error message BFIBL02200 ("First specify a structure") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when a user attempts to execute a function that requires a specific data structure to be defined or selected before proceeding. This error is often encountered in the context of reporting or data extraction processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Structure Definition: The user has not specified a required data structure (like a report layout or data model) before trying to execute a function that relies on it.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The user may be using a transaction code that requires a structure to be defined but has not done so.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial module or reporting tools that prevent the system from recognizing the necessary structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Structure: Before executing the function that triggered the error, ensure that you have selected or defined the appropriate structure. This could