How To Fix W8072 - No access to field & in element & (expression & ) possible w/o structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: No access to field & in element & (expression & ) possible w/o structure

What causes this issue?

The expression &v3& describes the access to the structure field &V1&
for element &V2&.
But, as no structure name is known for reading element &v2&, this
access cannot be executed.

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?

There may be an error in the binding definition or calling expression
evaluation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W8072 - No access to field & in element & (expression & ) possible w/o structure ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W8072 No access to field & in element & (expression & ) possible w/o structure
  
  Cause:
  This warning occurs when you try to access a component (field) of a structure or work area that is not defined or not accessible in the current context. Specifically, the system indicates that you are trying to access a field of an element that is not a structure or does not have the specified field.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  Trying to access a field of a data object that is not a structure or does not contain the field.
  Using a field symbol or data reference incorrectly.
  The data object is a simple data type (like an integer or string), but you are trying to access it as if it were a structure.
  The structure or type definition does not include the field you are trying to access.
  
  
  Explanation:
  The message says:
  
  No access to field & in element & (expression & ) possible w/o structure
  
  & placeholders are replaced by the actual field name, element name, and expression in your code.
  The system is telling you that the element you are trying to access is not a structure, so you cannot access a field within it.
  
  
  Example:
  DATA: lv_string TYPE string.
  lv_string-field. " This will cause W8072 because lv_string is not a structure
  Or:
  DATA: wa TYPE i.
  wa-field. " Error because wa is an integer, not a structure
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the data type of the element you are trying to access.
  
  Make sure it is a structure or a table line with the specified field.
  
  
  Correct the data object or the field name.
  
  If you want to access a field, the data object must be a structure or have the field.
  
  
  Use the correct syntax for simple data types.
  
  You cannot access fields of simple types.
  
  
  If using field symbols or data references, ensure they point to the correct structure type.
  
  
  Check the declaration of the data object and the field name for typos or mismatches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This is a warning (W8072), not an error, so the program can still run, but the access is invalid and may cause runtime errors or unexpected behavior.
  Use ABAP syntax check (SLIN) or extended program check to find such issues.
  Refer to SAP documentation on data types and structures.
  If you are dynamically accessing fields (e.g., via field symbols or RTTS), ensure the runtime type matches the expected structure.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Trying to access a field of a data object that is not a structure or does not have the field.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify data types, correct the field access, and ensure the element is a structure.
  
  
  Message
  W8072 No access to field & in element & (expression & ) possible w/o structure
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific code snippet causing this warning, I can help you pinpoint the exact issue and fix.