How To Fix R8410 - The structure & is either not in ABAP Dictionary or it is a view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 410

• Message text: The structure & is either not in ABAP Dictionary or it is a view

What causes this issue?

The extract structure &v1& is either not active, or it is a view. Since
it is not possible to hang an append to a view, a view cannot be used
as an extract structure.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Activate the extract structure in the ABAP Dictionary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8410 - The structure & is either not in ABAP Dictionary or it is a view ?

  The SAP error message R8410 indicates that the system is unable to find a specified structure in the ABAP Dictionary, or that the specified structure is actually a view rather than a standard structure. This error typically arises in scenarios where a program or report is trying to access a data structure that is either not defined or incorrectly referenced.
  Causes of Error R8410
  
  
  Non-Existent Structure: The structure you are trying to use does not exist in the ABAP Dictionary. This could be due to a typo in the name or the structure not being created yet.
  
  
  View Instead of Structure: The name provided refers to a view rather than a structure. Views are different from structures in that they are not used in the same way in ABAP programs.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the structure or view.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  
  
  Namespace Issues: The structure might be in a different namespace that is not accessible in the current context.
  
  
  Solutions to Error R8410
  
  
  Check Structure Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the structure exists. Make sure you are using the correct name and that it is not a view.
  
  
  
  Verify Structure Type:
  
  If the name refers to a view, you will need to either change your code to use the correct structure or adjust your logic to work with the view.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the structure. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the structure was recently created or modified, ensure that it has been transported correctly to the system you are working in. You can check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Namespace Verification:
  
  If the structure is in a different namespace, ensure that your program has access to it. You may need to adjust your program or include the necessary namespaces.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you are still unable to resolve the issue, consider debugging the program to see where the error is being triggered and what the exact name being referenced is.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary to check structures and views.
  SE80: Object Navigator to explore various objects including structures and views.
  SU53: Authorization check to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on ABAP Dictionary objects and their usage.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address the problem.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the R8410 error and implement a suitable solution.