How To Fix VR613 - Please adapt column heading for line structure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 613

• Message text: Please adapt column heading for line structure &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR613 - Please adapt column heading for line structure & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR613 – "Please adapt column heading for line structure &"
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR613 typically occurs in SAP when there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the column headings defined in a report or form and the expected line structure. This usually happens in the context of SAP Script, Smart Forms, or SAP List Viewer (ALV) reports where the layout or the data structure does not align properly.
  More specifically, the message indicates that the column heading (or the layout definition) does not correspond correctly to the line structure (the internal table or data structure) used to display the data. The placeholder "&" in the message is replaced by the name of the problematic line structure or field.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When designing or modifying SAP Script or Smart Forms layouts.
  When the column headings in a report or form do not match the fields in the underlying data structure.
  When the line structure (data source) has been changed but the layout has not been updated accordingly.
  During ALV report generation if the field catalog or layout is inconsistent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Line Structure:
  
  Verify the data structure (internal table or work area) used for the report or form.
  Ensure that the fields in the line structure correspond exactly to the column headings defined in the layout.
  
  
  
  Adapt Column Headings:
  
  In SAP Script or Smart Forms, adjust the column headings to match the field names and sequence of the line structure.
  In ALV reports, check the field catalog and ensure that the column headings correspond to the fields in the internal table.
  
  
  
  Update the Layout:
  
  If the data structure has changed, update the layout or form accordingly.
  Re-generate or re-activate the form or report after making changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure there are no spelling mistakes or incorrect field names in the column headings.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  After corrections, transport and activate the changes properly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE71 – SAP Script form maintenance
  SMARTFORMS – Smart Forms maintenance
  SE38 or SE80 – ABAP Editor for report adjustments
  SE41 – Menu Painter (sometimes related to layout adjustments)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to VR613 for specific patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use debugging tools to check the data passed to the form or report.
  Verify the structure of the internal table or work area at runtime.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Community Network (SCN) often have discussions and solutions related to VR613.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  VR613 error means the column headings in your report or form do not match the expected line structure. To fix it, ensure that the column headings and the data structure are consistent and aligned. Adjust the layout or form accordingly and re-activate the changes.
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., SAP Script, Smart Forms, ALV report), I can give more tailored instructions.