How To Fix VSCAN071 - Row type of the table contains more than one field

VSCAN071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Row type of the table contains more than one field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN071 - Row type of the table contains more than one field ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN071 indicates that there is an issue with the structure of a table in the context of the SAP system, specifically related to the row type of the table containing more than one field. This error typically arises in scenarios involving data processing, especially when working with internal tables or database tables in ABAP programs.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a single field in a row type but finds multiple fields instead. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Table Declaration: The internal table or database table may have been declared incorrectly, leading to a mismatch in expected row types.
  Data Structure Mismatch: The program may be trying to process data that does not conform to the expected structure, such as trying to read or write to a table with an incorrect row type.
  Field-Symbols or References: If field-symbols or references are used incorrectly, they may point to a