How To Fix E9216 - Structure reader path definition &1-&2 not valid in ISU_STRUCTURE_ROUTER

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Structure reader path definition &1-&2 not valid in ISU_STRUCTURE_ROUTER

What causes this issue?

A data definition that is present in the program is not valid.
The program cannot be executed in its present form. You will have to
correct the program.

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?

INCLUDE ISU_SAP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9216 - Structure reader path definition &1-&2 not valid in ISU_STRUCTURE_ROUTER ?

  The SAP error message E9216, which states "Structure reader path definition &1-&2 not valid in ISU_STRUCTURE_ROUTER," typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-U (Utilities) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the path definition for a structure reader in the ISU structure router.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Path Definition: The path definition specified by the parameters &1 and &2 is not valid. This could be due to a typo, incorrect configuration, or the path not being defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the structure reader may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or structure definitions that have not been properly reflected in the configuration can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing or incorrect definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Path Definition: Verify the path definition for the structure reader. Ensure that the values for &1 and &2 are correct and correspond to valid entries in the system.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the ISU structure router and check if the path definitions are correctly set up. You can do this in transaction SPRO under the relevant IS-U settings.
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the structure definitions and paths to ensure that everything is aligned and correctly configured.
  Transport Review: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to IS-U structure routing for any specific guidance or known issues.
  Debugging: If necessary, you may need to debug the process to identify where the path definition is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the structure definitions and paths.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.