How To Fix XSS_SER_RFW012 - HRXSS_SER_RFW_IF_SET_FIELDCAT: element &1 is not a table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XSS_SER_RFW - Messages of the ESS reporting framework

• Message number: 012

• Message text: HRXSS_SER_RFW_IF_SET_FIELDCAT: element &1 is not a table

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XSS_SER_RFW012 - HRXSS_SER_RFW_IF_SET_FIELDCAT: element &1 is not a table ?

  The SAP error message XSS_SER_RFW012 HRXSS_SER_RFW_IF_SET_FIELDCAT: element &1 is not a table typically occurs in the context of SAP's HR (Human Resources) module, particularly when dealing with data extraction or reporting functionalities. This error indicates that the system is expecting a table structure for a certain element, but it is not receiving one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Structure: The element specified (represented by &1 in the error message) is expected to be a table, but it is not defined as such in the program or function module.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data extraction or reporting setup, leading to the system not recognizing the data structure correctly.
  Programming Errors: If custom code is involved, there may be a programming error where a non-table structure is being passed to a function that expects a table.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or database schema may lead to discrepancies in expected