How To Fix S3258 - Only table names are permitted as node names for nodes of the type 'T'


S3258 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: S3 - Transaction for processing logical databases

  • Message number: 258

  • Message text: Only table names are permitted as node names for nodes of the type 'T'

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  • What causes this issue?

    With nodes of the type 'T' the name of the node must agree with the
    table name. Therefore only the name of a Dictionary table is permitted
    as a node name. The table name is then renamed automatically.

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

    System Response

    Error message

    How to fix this error?

    Choose a table name as node name.

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S3258 - Details

  • The SAP error message S3258 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of a node in a table type definition. Specifically, it states that only table names are permitted as node names for nodes of the type 'T'. This error typically arises when you are working with ABAP Dictionary objects, particularly when defining structures or tables.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when you attempt to define a node in a hierarchical structure (like a table type) with a name that is not a valid table name. In ABAP, when you define a node of type 'T' (which represents a table), the name of that node must correspond to a valid table name. If you use an invalid name or a name that does not conform to the expected format, the system will throw this error.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you should: Check Node Names: Review the node names in your table type definition.

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