How To Fix S3235 - Table & is already in structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S3 - Transaction for processing logical databases

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Table & is already in structure

What causes this issue?

A table can occur only once within a logical database structure. You
attempted to enter the same table several times.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you actually want to use a table several times in the logical
database structure, create a table with the desired structure in the
Data Dictionary and include this in the logical data base structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S3235 - Table & is already in structure ?

  The SAP error message S3235, which states "Table & is already in structure," typically occurs during the process of modifying or creating a structure in the Data Dictionary (SE11) when you attempt to include a table that has already been included in another structure. This can happen when you are trying to create a new structure or modify an existing one and inadvertently reference a table that is already part of another structure.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Inclusion: The primary cause of this error is that the table you are trying to include in your structure is already part of another structure. SAP does not allow a table to be included in multiple structures simultaneously.
  Incorrect Structure Design: Sometimes, the design of the data model may lead to attempts to include the same table in multiple places, which is not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Structures: Review the existing structures in the Data Dictionary to see where the table is already included. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction SE11.
  Entering the name of the table and checking its details to see which structures it is part of.
  
  
  
  Modify Your Structure: If you find that the table is already included in another structure, you will need to either:
  
  Remove the table from the other structure if it is not needed there.
  Create a new structure that does not include the conflicting table.
  Consider using a different approach, such as using views or other data modeling techniques that do not require direct inclusion of the same table.
  
  
  
  Use Views: If you need to access data from the same table in multiple contexts, consider creating a view instead of including the table directly in multiple structures. Views can provide a way to access the data without duplicating the table in multiple structures.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Dictionary (SE11): This is the transaction code used to access the Data Dictionary in SAP, where you can manage tables, structures, views, and other database objects.
  Table Relationships: Understanding the relationships between tables and structures in your data model can help prevent this error in the future.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Data Dictionary objects and best practices for structuring your data model.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the S3235 error and successfully manage your structures in SAP.