diff --git a/volatility/framework/exceptions.py b/volatility/framework/exceptions.py
index 05ec542e2..1f9fc746f 100644
--- a/volatility/framework/exceptions.py
+++ b/volatility/framework/exceptions.py
@@ -79,3 +79,7 @@ class LayerException(VolatilityException):
 
 class StructureException(VolatilityException):
     """Thrown when an error occurs dealing with an expected structure type"""
+
+
+class MissingStructureException(VolatilityException):
+    """Thrown when an error occurs due to an expected structure not being present"""