How To Fix SMT_WEB_DYNPRO018 - ESR structure is not known globally

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMT_WEB_DYNPRO - Web dynpro messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: ESR structure is not known globally

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMT_WEB_DYNPRO018 - ESR structure is not known globally ?

  The SAP error message SMT_WEB_DYNPRO018 indicates that the ESR (Enterprise Services Repository) structure is not recognized globally within the context of a web dynpro application. This error typically arises when there is an issue with the configuration or definition of the data structures used in the application.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrectly Defined Structure: The structure that the application is trying to access may not be defined in the ESR or may not be activated.
  Namespace Issues: The structure might be defined in a different namespace that is not accessible or recognized in the current context.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the web dynpro application and the ESR structure, especially if changes were made after the application was developed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Structure Definition:
  
  Go to the ESR and verify that the