How To Fix E9217 - ASSIGN error in structure reader for field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: ASSIGN error in structure reader for field &1

What causes this issue?

An internal program error has occurred in the structure reader.

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISU_SAP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9217 - ASSIGN error in structure reader for field &1 ?

  The SAP error message E9217 "ASSIGN error in structure reader for field &1" typically occurs when there is an issue with the assignment of a field in a structure during runtime. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when working with dynamic programming, field-symbols, or when trying to read data from a structure that is not properly defined or initialized.
  Causes:
  
  Field Not Found: The field specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the structure being accessed.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the expected data type of the field and the actual data type being assigned.
  Uninitialized Structure: The structure from which the field is being read may not have been properly initialized or populated with data.
  Incorrect Structure Definition: The structure may not be defined correctly in the ABAP program or may have been changed in the underlying data model.
  Dynamic Field Access: If you are using dynamic field access (e.g., using field-symbols or dynamic programming), the field name may not be resolved correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Existence: Verify that the field specified in the error message exists in the structure you are trying to access. You can do this by checking the structure definition in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11).
  Validate Data Types: Ensure that the data types match between the field in the structure and the variable you are trying to assign it to. Use appropriate type conversions if necessary.
  Initialize Structures: Make sure that the structure is properly initialized and populated with data before attempting to access its fields.
  Review Structure Definition: If the structure has been modified recently, ensure that the program is updated accordingly and that the changes are reflected in the code.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify where the error occurs. Check the values of the variables and the structure at runtime.
  Check Dynamic Access Logic: If you are using dynamic field access, ensure that the field name is being constructed correctly and that it matches the expected field in the structure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on field-symbols, dynamic programming, and structure handling in ABAP.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums (such as SAP Community or Stack Overflow) for insights from other developers who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the E9217 error and implement a suitable solution.