How To Fix W8069 - Input not supported for structured elements with data type '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Input not supported for structured elements with data type '&1'

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

What causes this issue?

The data type of processed container element is a structure of type '
&V1&'. This structure type contains either non-character type components
(for example, of type P or F) or the entire length of the structure is
larger than 255 characters.

System Response

Data for a structure of this type cannot be directly entered.

How to fix this error?

Provided you only need single structure components, define a container
element for every component required.
If you have to fill the structure as a whole with an initial value, see
SAP Note 121557 for the necessary procedure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8069 - Input not supported for structured elements with data type '&1' ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W8069 - Input not supported for structured elements with data type '&1'
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to input data directly into a structured data element (such as a structure or a complex data type) in a context where only elementary (simple) data types are allowed for input. In other words, the system does not support direct user input for fields that are defined as structured types because these are composed of multiple subfields.
  For example, if a screen or input field is bound to a structured data type (like a structure or a deep structure), SAP cannot handle direct input for the entire structure as a single unit. Input is only supported for elementary fields (like CHAR, NUMC, INT, etc.).
  
  Explanation:
  
  Structured elements are data objects composed of multiple components (fields).
  Elementary elements are single fields with a simple data type.
  The message indicates that the input operation is attempted on a structured element, which is not supported.
  The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the actual data type name of the structured element.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust the screen or program logic:
  
  Instead of binding the input field to the entire structured element, bind it to one of its elementary components.
  For example, if you have a structure ls_address with fields street, city, zip, create input fields for these individual components rather than for ls_address as a whole.
  
  
  
  Modify the data element or field:
  
  If the input is intended for a single field, ensure that the field is of an elementary data type.
  If the field is a structure, redesign the screen or program to handle input for each component separately.
  
  
  
  Use appropriate data types for input fields:
  
  Input fields on screens (dynpros) or selection screens should be linked to elementary data types.
  For complex data types, use subscreens or multiple input fields.
  
  
  
  Check the screen field attributes:
  
  In the screen painter, verify that the field is not assigned to a structured data type.
  Assign the field to an elementary component of the structure.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so the program may continue but input will not be accepted as intended.
  Common in ABAP programming when designing screens or selection screens.
  Related to data dictionary definitions and screen field assignments.
  See SAP Note or documentation on Data Types and Screen Fields for more details.
  When working with complex structures, consider using subscreens or tabular controls to input structured data.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to input data directly into a structured data element (non-elementary data type).
  
  
  Effect
  Input is not supported; user cannot enter data for the entire structure as a single field.
  
  
  Solution
  Bind input fields to elementary components of the structure instead of the whole structure.
  
  
  Type
  Warning (W8069)
  
  
  
  
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