How To Fix TU057 - Structure &1 contains gaps

TU057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Structure &1 contains gaps

What causes this issue?

Part of the structure &V1& has been left blank. This is not permitted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain the structure without leaving gaps.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TU057 - Details

• The SAP error message TU057, which states "Structure &1 contains gaps," typically occurs in the context of transport requests or when dealing with data structures in SAP. This error indicates that there are gaps in the structure definition, which can lead to issues in data processing or transport.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Structure Definition: The error usually arises when there are inconsistencies in the definition of a data structure, such as missing fields or incorrect field lengths.
  Transport Requests: If you are trying to transport a structure that has not been properly defined or has been modified incorrectly, this error can occur.
  Field Lengths: If the total length of the fields in the structure does not match the expected length, it can lead to gaps.
  Inconsistent Data Types: If the data types of the fields in the structure are not consistent or compatible, it can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Structure Definition: Review the structure definition in the