How To Fix WME_ARCH038 - Invalid data structure &1 while writing a table

WME_ARCH038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WME_ARCH - Messages Regarding WME Archiving

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Invalid data structure &1 while writing a table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WME_ARCH038 - Invalid data structure &1 while writing a table ?

  The SAP error message WME_ARCH038 indicates that there is an issue with the data structure being used when attempting to write to a table in the context of archiving or data management. This error typically arises when the data structure does not match the expected format or when there are inconsistencies in the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Data Structure: The data structure specified in the error message (&1) is not recognized or is not valid for the operation being performed. This could be due to a mismatch in the expected fields or data types.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the archiving object or the data structure definition in the SAP system.
  Data Inconsistencies: The data being processed may have inconsistencies or corruption that prevent it from being written correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements related to the archiving process, they may not be correctly implemented or may