How To Fix CACSIB386 - Local structure &1 must match structure &2 in system &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSIB - Commissions: Interface and Pending Case Processing

• Message number: 386

• Message text: Local structure &1 must match structure &2 in system &3

What causes this issue?

The local structure &V1& is used for the definition of a transfer
parameter for RFC. However this structure must match structure &V2& in
system &V3&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSIB386 - Local structure &1 must match structure &2 in system &3 ?

  The SAP error message CACSIB386 indicates a mismatch between local structures in your SAP system and the expected structures in a different system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or similar modules where data structures are expected to align between different environments (e.g., development, testing, production).
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is a discrepancy between the local structure (the structure defined in your current system) and the expected structure from another system (usually a reference or target system). This can happen due to:
  
  Version Mismatch: Different versions of SAP software may have different data structures.
  Custom Development: Custom fields or changes in the data model that are not reflected in the target system.
  Transport Issues: Missing or incomplete transport requests that did not carry over the necessary changes to the target system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes made in the configuration that have not been synchronized across systems.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Structure Definitions: Compare the local structure (&1) with the expected structure (&2) in the target system (&3). You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the structure definitions.
  
  
  Synchronize Structures: If there are discrepancies, you may need to update your local structure to match the expected structure. This could involve:
  
  Adding missing fields.
  Removing or modifying fields that are not present in the target structure.
  Ensuring that data types and lengths match.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the issue is due to missing transports, ensure that all relevant transport requests have been properly imported into the target system.
  
  
  Check Custom Developments: If there are custom developments, ensure that they are consistent across both systems. You may need to adjust your custom code or configurations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any release notes or documentation provided by SAP for the specific version you are using to identify any changes in data structures.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, perform thorough testing to ensure that the changes resolve the issue and do not introduce new problems.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message or the components you are working with. SAP Notes often provide insights into known issues and their resolutions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the module you are working with to understand the expected data structures and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.