How To Fix P0097 - Error in the dictionary structure for tree generation

P0097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Error in the dictionary structure for tree generation

What causes this issue?

A tree structure for a modeless window has been prepared for generating
the input help for single fields. This is stored in the ABAP
Dictionary. An error has occurred during generation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0097 - Error in the dictionary structure for tree generation ?

  The SAP error message P0097, which indicates "Error in the dictionary structure for tree generation," typically arises during the generation of a tree structure in the SAP system, often related to the use of hierarchical data structures such as those found in the SAP Product Hierarchy, Cost Center Hierarchy, or other similar structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The error may occur due to inconsistencies or corruption in the underlying data dictionary or the hierarchical structure itself.
  Missing Entries: If there are missing entries or references in the hierarchy, it can lead to issues when the system attempts to generate the tree.
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in the settings related to the hierarchy or tree structure can also trigger this error.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport that lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility) to