How To Fix SDX252 - Structure &1 is not allowed

SDX252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDX - Mass Data Transfer Workbench Using BAPIs

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Structure &1 is not allowed

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SDX252 - Details

• The SAP error message SDX252, which states "Structure &1 is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) when there is an issue with the data structure being used in a transaction or process. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of sales orders, delivery documents, or billing documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Structure: The error usually indicates that the system has encountered a data structure that is not permitted in the current context. This could be due to a configuration issue or an attempt to use a structure that is not defined for the specific transaction.
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they might be referencing a structure that is not recognized or allowed by the standard SAP processes.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that lead to the system rejecting the structure.
  
  
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