GetStructure

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why GetStructure needs a policy

This tool retrieves metadata about ABAP structures without modifying any data. Structure definitions are static development artifacts in SAP systems. There is no indication of code execution, data modification, deletion, or financial operations. The read-only nature is confirmed by the verb 'Retrieve' and consistency with other Get* tools on the same server.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'GetStructure' combined with description 'Retrieve ABAP Structure' indicates a data retrieval operation.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access GetStructure gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control GetStructure

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and MCP ABAP ADT, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for GetStructure:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "GetStructure": {}
  }
}

GetStructure is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

Create a free account and register MCP ABAP ADT — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about GetStructure

What does the GetStructure tool do? +

Retrieve ABAP Structure. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP ABAP ADT MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on GetStructure? +

Register the MCP ABAP ADT MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for GetStructure: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches MCP ABAP ADT. Nothing to install.

What risk level is GetStructure? +

GetStructure is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit GetStructure? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the GetStructure rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block GetStructure completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for GetStructure. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides GetStructure? +

GetStructure is provided by the MCP ABAP ADT MCP server (mario-andreschak/mcp-abap-adt). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every MCP ABAP ADT tool call.

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