How To Fix SMT_WEB_DYNPRO017 - Structure &1 is not an ESR or backend structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT_WEB_DYNPRO - Web dynpro messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Structure &1 is not an ESR or backend structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT_WEB_DYNPRO017 - Structure &1 is not an ESR or backend structure ?

  The SAP error message SMT_WEB_DYNPRO017 indicates that the structure you are trying to use in a Web Dynpro application is not recognized as a valid Enterprise Services Repository (ESR) structure or a backend structure. This error typically arises in scenarios involving SAP NetWeaver and Web Dynpro applications, particularly when dealing with data models and service definitions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Structure Name: The structure name you are using may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Non-Existent Structure: The structure may not exist in the ESR or backend system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The Web Dynpro application may not be correctly configured to access the specified structure.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Structure Name: Check the structure name for any typos or errors. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the ESR or backend.
  Check Existence: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to verify that the structure exists in the system.
  Check Configuration: Review the Web Dynpro application configuration to ensure that it is set up to use the correct structure.
  Transport Check: If the structure was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You can check the transport logs for any issues.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the structure. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the Web Dynpro application to trace where the error occurs and gather more context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Web Dynpro and ESR to understand the requirements for structures and how they should be defined.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP Community Network (SCN) for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.