How To Fix WER146 - Type &1 is not of type element, structure or table

WER146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WER - Messages for the package WER

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Type &1 is not of type element, structure or table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WER146 - Type &1 is not of type element, structure or table ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WER146: Type &1 is not of type element, structure or table
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use a data type in ABAP that is neither a data element, a structure, nor a table type. In other words, the system expects a type that is a data element, structure, or table type, but the provided type does not meet these criteria.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Using a domain or a data type that is not a data element or structure where a data element or structure is expected.
  Passing a type reference that is invalid or not defined as a structure/table/data element.
  Using a type that is a primitive type or incompatible type in a context that requires a structured type.
  
  
  Explanation:
  In ABAP, certain statements or declarations require the type to be a data element, structure, or table type. For example, when defining internal tables, field symbols, or data references, the type must be