How To Fix XW132 - Please enter a valid structure or table

XW132 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Please enter a valid structure or table

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XW132 - Details

• The SAP error message XW132, which states "Please enter a valid structure or table," typically occurs when a user is trying to reference a structure or table in a transaction or program, but the system cannot recognize it as valid. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Name: The name of the structure or table may be misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  Non-Existent Object: The structure or table may not exist in the system, possibly due to it being deleted or not yet created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified structure or table.
  Transport Issues: If the structure or table was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Namespace Issues: The structure or table may be in a different namespace that the user does not have access to.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Spelling: Verify that the name of the structure or table is spelled correctly