How To Fix RFAC_QUICKFIX218 - Create append structure for '&1'

RFAC_QUICKFIX218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFAC_QUICKFIX - Refactoring Messages

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Create append structure for '&1'

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Starts the creation wizard to create an append structure for
structure &V1& in the data dictionary.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFAC_QUICKFIX218 - Create append structure for '&1' ?

  The SAP error message RFAC_QUICKFIX218 typically indicates that there is a need to create an append structure for a specific table or structure in the SAP system. This error often arises during the process of customizing or enhancing SAP applications, particularly when working with data structures that require additional fields.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  An attempt is made to add fields to a standard SAP table or structure, but the system does not allow direct modifications to standard objects.
  The system requires an append structure to accommodate additional fields without altering the original structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to create an append structure for the specified table or structure. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Table/Structure: Note the name of the table or structure indicated by &1 in the error message.
  
  
  Access the Data Dictionary (SE11):
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the table or structure