BL202 - The DDIC structure &1 does not exist or has errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 202

• Message text: The DDIC structure &1 does not exist or has errors

What causes this issue?

Application-specific context information was passed with a message to
the application log.
The context is the name of a DDIC structure and its contents.
The specified DDIC structure could not be found.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

Procedure for System Administrators

An existing DDIC structure must be passed with the message to the
application log.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BL202 - The DDIC structure &1 does not exist or has errors ?

  The SAP error message BL202 indicates that there is an issue with a Data Dictionary (DDIC) structure. Specifically, it means that the specified structure either does not exist or has errors that prevent it from being used properly. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Structure: The structure specified in the error message does not exist in the Data Dictionary. This could be due to a typo in the name or because it has not been created yet.
  Errors in Structure Definition: The structure exists but has errors in its definition, such as missing fields, incorrect data types, or other inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused it to be incomplete or corrupted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the structure, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Structure Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the structure exists. Enter the name of the structure and see if it can be displayed.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check with your development team.
  
  
  
  Review Structure Definition:
  
  If the structure exists, check for any errors in its definition. Look for missing fields, incorrect data types, or any other inconsistencies.
  Activate the structure if it is in an inactive state.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the structure was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You can use transaction code SE09 or SE10 to review transport requests.
  If there were issues, you may need to re-transport the structure or correct the errors in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the structure. This can be checked with your security team or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to view and manage structures.
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer - to manage transport requests.
  SE37: Function Builder - if the error is related to a function module that uses the structure.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Data Dictionary objects for a better understanding of how structures are defined and managed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BL202 error and implement a solution to resolve it.