How To Fix TK158 - Table & is a data structure

TK158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Table & is a data structure

What causes this issue?

Table "&V1&" is only a data structure and not a table stored in the
database. No data can therefore be transported.

System Response

The system rejects the entry.

How to fix this error?

Specify the table containing the data that should be transported.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TK158 - Details

• The SAP error message TK158 indicates that a specific table is being treated as a data structure, which typically means that the system is expecting a table but has encountered a data structure instead. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with ABAP programs, function modules, or data dictionary objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Structure vs. Table: The error arises when a data structure is used in a context where a table is expected. For example, if you are trying to pass a data structure to a function module that requires a table as an input parameter.
  Incorrect Data Type: The data type of the variable being passed does not match the expected type in the function or method signature.
  Misconfiguration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data dictionary or in the program logic that leads to this mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Types: Verify the data types of the variables being used. Ensure that