How To Fix XT104 - Could not encode table/structure &1


XT104 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: XT - Transport Management System

  • Message number: 104

  • Message text: Could not encode table/structure &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    An error occurred in the TMS communication layer.
    Commando: <LS>&V2&</>
    System: <LS>&V3&</>
    Error: <LS>&V4&</>
    Table/structure: <LS>&V1&</>

    System Response

    The function terminates.

    How to fix this error?

    The specified table or structure could not be coded for transfer.
    Correct the error and execute the command again.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


XT104 - Details

  • The SAP error message XT104, which states "Could not encode table/structure &1," typically occurs during the process of encoding data for transport or when trying to serialize a table or structure in ABAP. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the data structure, inconsistencies, or problems with the transport layer.
    Causes:
    
    Inconsistent Data Structure: The structure or table being encoded may have inconsistencies or may not be defined correctly in the ABAP Dictionary.
    Unsupported Data Types: The structure may contain data types that are not supported for encoding, such as certain complex types or references.
    Large Data Volume: If the table or structure contains a large volume of data, it may exceed the limits for encoding.
    Transport Layer Issues: Problems with the transport layer or transport requests can also lead to this error.
    Missing Authorization: Lack of necessary authorizations to access or modify the structure/table can also trigger this error.
    
    Solutions:
    
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