How To Fix SF957 - & : Structure & has raw version status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 957

• Message text: & : Structure & has raw version status

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.

Structures in raw version status are not transported.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Set the status of the structure to final version and repeat the
transport of this structure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF957 - & : Structure & has raw version status ?

  The SAP error message SF957 indicates that a structure has a "raw version status." This typically means that the structure in question has not been fully activated or is in a state that prevents it from being used in the current context. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when working with data models, structures in ABAP, or other SAP components.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Activation: The structure may have been created or modified but not activated properly.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was transported from another system, it might not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Environment: The structure might be in a development environment and not yet moved to production.
  Version Control: The structure may have multiple versions, and the system is referencing a version that is not fully defined or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Structure: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary).
  Find the structure in question and activate it. This can usually be done by selecting the structure and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: 
  
  If the structure was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Versioning: 
  
  Check if there are multiple versions of the structure. If so, ensure that the correct version is activated and being referenced.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects (like tables, views, etc.) that rely on this structure are also activated and in a consistent state.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant SAP notes or documentation that may provide additional context or specific steps for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SE80 (Object Navigator)
  SE37 (Function Module)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to the specific error message or the structure you are working with.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace where the error is occurring and gather more context.
  
  
  
  Community Forums: 
  
  SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.