How To Fix SPXN081 - This type is a helper type, change impossible

SPXN081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPXN - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 081

• Message text: This type is a helper type, change impossible

What causes this issue?

This type is not a modeled type.

System Response

This type cannot be loaded on it's own in edit mode. It can only be
edited in the context of the type by which it is used.

How to fix this error?

Change to display mode.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPXN081 - This type is a helper type, change impossible ?

  The SAP error message SPXN081, which states "This type is a helper type, change impossible," typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming, particularly when dealing with data types and structures in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11).
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to modify a data type that is classified as a "helper type." Helper types in SAP are predefined types that are used to support the definition of other types but are not meant to be changed directly. Examples of helper types include certain standard data types or types that are generated by the system for specific purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should consider the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Type: Determine which data type you are trying to modify. You can do this by checking the data dictionary (SE11) for the type in question.
  
  
  Use a Different Type: If you need to make changes, consider creating a new custom type or