How To Fix MCEX016 - There is no corresponding header structure

MCEX016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCEX - Extraction Interface LIS/BW

• Message number: 016

• Message text: There is no corresponding header structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCEX016 - There is no corresponding header structure ?

  The SAP error message MCEX016 ("There is no corresponding header structure") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Material Management (MM) or Logistics Information System (LIS) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding header structure for the data being processed, which can happen in various scenarios, such as during data extraction or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The header structure for the data extraction or reporting might not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the report or extraction is trying to pull data may not have been set up correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the header structure may not have been included or activated properly.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the data source and the reporting structure, leading to the inability to find the corresponding header.
  
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