How To Fix ME523 - Transaction & record &: structure name not specified

ME523 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Transaction & record &: structure name not specified

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ME523 - Details

• The SAP error message ME523, which states "Transaction & record &: structure name not specified," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents or when working with material management transactions. This error indicates that the system is expecting a structure name to be specified for a particular transaction or record, but it has not been provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error may arise due to missing or incorrect configuration in the purchasing module or related areas.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that interact with standard SAP transactions, they may not be correctly passing the required structure name.
  Data Entry Issues: Users may not have filled in all the necessary fields in the transaction, leading to the system not being able to identify the required structure.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or transactions, which can lead to incomplete data being processed.
  
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