How To Fix HL618 - No entry without a main structure found for book structure &1

HL618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HL - IWB: Help Links

• Message number: 618

• Message text: No entry without a main structure found for book structure &1

What causes this issue?

An assignment for &V1& already existed. You have changed the usage type
of <LS>Substructure</> into <LS>Book Structure</> without refreshing
the existing assignment. Therefore no entry without the main structure
can be found in the business function assignment.

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?

To refresh existing assignments, select the line and choose <LS>Entry ->
Refresh Main Structure(s)</>, or choose <LS>Entry -> Repair</>.
You can also change the usage type of the structure in the info object
list.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HL618 - No entry without a main structure found for book structure &1 ?

  The SAP error message HL618 "No entry without a main structure found for book structure &1" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when there is an issue with the configuration of the book structure in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a main structure associated with the specified book structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The main structure for the specified book structure has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Book Structure: The book structure being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not exist.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration data, such as missing entries or incorrect settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the book structure in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the main structure is defined for the book structure in question.
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