How To Fix FL146 - & is a structure not a table

FL146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FL - Function Builder messages

• Message number: 146

• Message text: & is a structure not a table

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FL146 - Details

• The SAP error message FL146 typically indicates an issue related to the use of a structure instead of a table in a specific context, often in the context of financial or controlling modules. This error can arise when a program or transaction expects a table but receives a structure instead, leading to a mismatch in data handling.
  Cause of FL146
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that a program or function module is trying to access a database table but is provided with a structure instead. Structures are used to define data formats but do not hold data in the same way that tables do.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, this error can occur due to incorrect configuration settings in the system where a structure is mistakenly referenced instead of a table.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may be incorrectly coded to use a structure