How To Fix /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT159 - Errors occurred when dereferencing (&1 failed records)

/SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Errors occurred when dereferencing (&1 failed records)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT159 - Errors occurred when dereferencing (&1 failed records) ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT159 typically indicates that there were issues encountered during the dereferencing of records in the context of the SAP Business One or SAP Business ByDesign systems. This error often arises during data processing tasks, such as data migration, integration, or restructuring activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT159 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The records being processed may have missing or invalid data, which prevents successful dereferencing.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can lead to errors when trying to access or manipulate data.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs or issues in the specific version of the SAP software being used.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary permissions to access certain records or data.
  Data Type Mismatches: The data types of the fields being processed may not match the expected types, leading to errors during dereferencing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SMB/CONT_RESTRUCT159 error,