How To Fix R9163 - Remove or edit empty structure "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Remove or edit empty structure "&1"

What causes this issue?

An empty structure has no effect in the query. In your query, structure
"&V1&" is empty.

System Response

The warning appears during the check.

How to fix this error?

Delete the empty structure "&V1&" or insert appropriate structure
elements into the structure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9163 - Remove or edit empty structure "&1" ?

  The SAP error message R9163, which states "Remove or edit empty structure '&1'", typically occurs when there is an empty structure in your data model or configuration that the system is trying to process. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with data structures in ABAP programs, data dictionary objects, or during the execution of certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Structure: The error indicates that there is a structure defined in the system that does not contain any fields or data elements. This can happen if a structure was created but not properly populated or if it was intended to be used but is not needed anymore.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, this can arise from incorrect configuration settings in the system where a structure is expected to have fields but is found to be empty.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as deletions or modifications, it may lead to references to empty structures.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Structure: Check the structure name indicated in the error message (represented as '&1'). You can do this by looking at the transaction or program that triggered the error.
  Edit or Remove the Structure:
  
  If the structure is not needed, you can delete it from the data dictionary (SE11) or the relevant configuration area.
  If the structure is needed, you should add the necessary fields to it. Go to the data dictionary (SE11), find the structure, and add the required fields.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or references to the empty structure in other programs or configurations. If there are, you may need to update those references accordingly.
  Transport Requests: If this issue is occurring in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are included in the appropriate transport requests for moving to production.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate and modify the structure.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or area where the error is occurring for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R9163 error and ensure that your SAP system is functioning correctly without references to empty structures.