How To Fix EA208 - Source structure '&' has no fields in ABAP Repository

EA208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Source structure '&' has no fields in ABAP Repository

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EA208 - Details

• The SAP error message EA208 indicates that the source structure specified in your ABAP program or data flow does not contain any fields. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with data transfer processes, data mapping, or when defining structures in ABAP programs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Structure: The source structure you are trying to use is defined but does not have any fields. This could be due to an incomplete definition or an error during the creation of the structure.
  Incorrect Structure Name: The structure name specified might be incorrect or misspelled, leading to the system not finding the intended structure.
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be issues in the Data Dictionary (SE11) where the structure was defined, such as it being deleted or not activated properly.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was recently transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to it being empty in the target