How To Fix E2269 - Type of 'boxed component' must be structured

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 269

• Message text: Type of 'boxed component' must be structured

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2269 - Type of 'boxed component' must be structured ?

  The SAP error message E2269, which states "Type of 'boxed component' must be structured," typically occurs in ABAP programming when there is an issue with the data type being used in a boxed component. Boxed components are used in ABAP to encapsulate data types, and they must be structured types.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: You are trying to use a non-structured data type (like simple types such as integers, strings, etc.) in a context where a structured type is expected.
  Improper Declaration: The boxed component is not declared correctly, or the type definition does not match the expected structure.
  Incompatibility: The data being passed to a function or method that expects a structured type is not structured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the data type you are using for the boxed component is a structured type. You can define a structure using the TYPES statement in ABAP.
  TYPES: BEGIN OF ty_example,
           field1 TYPE i,
           field2 TYPE string,
         END OF ty_example.
  
  
  Modify the Boxed Component: If you are using a boxed component, ensure that it is defined as a structured type. For example:
  DATA: lv_boxed_component TYPE REF TO ty_example.
  
  
  Review Function/Method Signatures: If you are passing the boxed component to a function or method, check the signature to ensure it expects a structured type.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to trace where the error occurs and inspect the types being used at that point in the code.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are using standard SAP functions or methods, refer to the SAP documentation to understand the expected data types.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Boxed Components: In ABAP, boxed components are used to encapsulate data types, especially when dealing with dynamic programming or generic programming.
  Structured Types: Structured types in ABAP are defined using the TYPES statement and can contain multiple fields of different data types.
  ABAP Data Types: Familiarize yourself with the various data types in ABAP, including elementary types, structured types, and reference types.
  
  By ensuring that you are using structured types where required and correctly defining your boxed components, you should be able to resolve the E2269 error.