How To Fix EA261 - Passed structure longer than existing structure, row &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Passed structure longer than existing structure, row &

What causes this issue?

The segment structure transferred in a table is longer than the segment
structure in the Dictionary. The last line is &v1&.

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 EA261 - Passed structure longer than existing structure, row & ?

  The SAP error message EA261 ("Passed structure longer than existing structure, row &") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the structure of data being passed to a function module or method and the expected structure defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with internal tables, structures, or when calling function modules that expect a specific data format.
  Cause:
  
  Data Structure Mismatch: The structure of the data being passed (e.g., an internal table or a structure) has more fields or longer field lengths than the structure defined in the function module or method.
  Changes in Data Dictionary: If the data structure has been modified in the Data Dictionary (e.g., fields added or changed), and the calling program has not been updated accordingly, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type of the fields in the structure being passed may not match the expected data types in the receiving structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Structures: Verify the structure of the data being passed and compare it with the expected structure in the function module or method. Ensure that they match in terms of field names, types, and lengths.
  Update Calling Program: If the structure has changed in the Data Dictionary, update the calling program to reflect these changes. This may involve modifying the internal table or structure definitions in your ABAP code.
  Use Correct Data Types: Ensure that the data types of the fields in the structure being passed are compatible with the expected data types in the receiving structure.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and inspect the data being passed to identify where the mismatch occurs.
  Consult Documentation: If you are using standard SAP function modules, refer to the SAP documentation to understand the expected structure and any changes that may have been made in recent updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view and modify structures and tables.
  Function Module Documentation: Use transaction SE37 to view the documentation of the function module you are calling to understand the expected input parameters.
  ABAP Development: Familiarity with ABAP programming and data structures is essential for troubleshooting this error effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EA261 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.