How To Fix SY045 - Internal table & has an incorrect structure

SY045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Internal table & has an incorrect structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY045 - Internal table & has an incorrect structure ?

  The SAP error message SY045 indicates that an internal table in your ABAP program has an incorrect structure. This typically occurs when the structure of the internal table does not match the expected structure defined in the program or when there is a mismatch in the data types or field definitions.
  Causes of SY045 Error
  
  
  Mismatched Structure: The internal table is defined with a structure that does not match the expected structure in the program. This can happen if the structure of the database table or data dictionary object has changed.
  
  
  Field Definitions: The fields in the internal table may not match the fields defined in the corresponding structure or database table. This includes differences in data types, lengths, or field names.
  
  
  Changes in Data Dictionary: If there have been recent changes to the data dictionary (like changes to a table or structure), and the program has not been updated accordingly, this error can