How To Fix QISR007 - &1 is not a data element, nor is it a structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QISR - Internal Service Requests

• Message number: 007

• Message text: &1 is not a data element, nor is it a structure

What causes this issue?

Dictionary reference &V1& is neither a data element, nor a structure,
and thus cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Choose a dictionary reference that is either a data element or a
structure. Alternatively you can create uncategorized fields, or fields
that refer to a classification characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QISR007 - &1 is not a data element, nor is it a structure ?

  The SAP error message QISR007 indicates that the system is unable to recognize the specified name (represented by &1 in the error message) as a valid data element or structure. This typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when working with data definitions in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: The name provided may have been misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  Non-existent Data Element/Structure: The specified data element or structure does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to it being deleted or never created.
  Namespace Issues: If the data element or structure is part of a custom namespace, it may not be accessible due to authorization or visibility issues.
  Transport Issues: If the data element or structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Incorrect Context: The name may be used in an inappropriate context where it is not expected (e.g., using a structure name where a data element is required).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Spelling: Verify that the name of the data element or structure is spelled correctly.
  Verify Existence: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the data element or structure exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or correct the reference.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data element or structure, especially if it is in a custom namespace.
  Transport Check: If the object was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported and activated.
  Context Review: Review the code or configuration where the error occurs to ensure that the correct type (data element vs. structure) is being used in the appropriate context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check data elements and structures.
  SE80: Object Navigator to explore various objects in the system.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data elements and structures.
  Debugging: If you are a developer, you can use the ABAP debugger to trace where the error occurs and inspect the variables involved.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.