How To Fix WME_ARCH078 - Unknown data structure '&1' while reading a data table

WME_ARCH078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WME_ARCH - Messages Regarding WME Archiving

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Unknown data structure '&1' while reading a data table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WME_ARCH078 - Unknown data structure '&1' while reading a data table ?

  The SAP error message WME_ARCH078 indicates that there is an issue with an unknown data structure when attempting to read a data table. This error typically arises in the context of data archiving or data management processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Structure: The specified data structure (&1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the name or the structure not being defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the archiving object or data management process may be incorrect, leading to the system looking for a data structure that is not available.
  Transport Issues: If the data structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request, or the transport may have failed.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the data structure expected by the program and the one available in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Structure: