How To Fix TD642 - The passed structure could not be expanded

TD642 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 642

• Message text: The passed structure could not be expanded

What causes this issue?

The components of the structure transferred could not be expanded. This
structure is probably not a valid ABAP structure or DDIC structure.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Select a different structure or check your structure in the print
program.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD642 - The passed structure could not be expanded ?

  The SAP error message TD642, which states "The passed structure could not be expanded," typically occurs in the context of SAP's data transport and configuration management. This error can arise when there is an issue with the structure of the data being processed, often related to transport requests or when trying to access or manipulate data in a way that the system cannot handle.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Data Structure: The structure of the data being passed may not match the expected format or may be incomplete.
  Transport Request Issues: If the error occurs during a transport operation, it may indicate that the transport request is corrupted or that there are missing objects.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the source and target systems, leading to incompatibility in data structures.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling the data structures correctly.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user executing the