How To Fix STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY019 - Component &1 of the structure must be of elementary kind

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY - Technical Configuration Entity Messages

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Component &1 of the structure must be of elementary kind

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY019 - Component &1 of the structure must be of elementary kind ?

  The SAP error message STC_CONT_CFG_ENTITY019 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a structure in the context of a transport or configuration task. Specifically, it means that a component of the structure is expected to be of an elementary type, but it is not. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when defining data structures in ABAP or when configuring certain settings in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Elementary Type: The component in question is defined as a complex type (like a structure or a table) instead of an elementary type (like CHAR, INT, etc.).
  Incorrect Data Type Assignment: The data type assigned to the component does not match the expected elementary type.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the transport request or in the settings of the task being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Type Definitions:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the definition of the structure in question.
  Ensure that all components of the structure are defined as elementary types.
  
  
  
  Modify the Structure:
  
  If you find that a component is incorrectly defined as a complex type, modify it to be an appropriate elementary type.
  Save and activate the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Request:
  
  If this error occurs during a transport, check the transport request for any inconsistencies or errors in the objects being transported.
  Ensure that all objects are correctly defined and activated in the source system before transporting.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If the error arises from a configuration task, review the settings and ensure that all required fields are correctly configured with the appropriate data types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration or transport again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Elementary Types: In SAP ABAP, elementary types include data types like CHAR, NUMC, DATS, INT, etc. These are the basic building blocks for data definitions.
  Structures: A structure in ABAP can contain multiple components, which can be either elementary or complex types. When defining structures, it is crucial to ensure that the components meet the expected data type requirements.
  Transport Management: Understanding the transport management system in SAP can help in diagnosing issues related to transport requests and configuration tasks.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider consulting SAP support or checking SAP community forums for additional insights and solutions.