How To Fix CD842 - No information structure defined for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 842

• Message text: No information structure defined for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CD842 - No information structure defined for & ?

  The SAP error message CD842 "No information structure defined for &" typically occurs when you are trying to access or use an information structure that has not been defined in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of reporting or analysis, particularly when working with SAP's Information System (IS) or when using the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Information Structure: The specific information structure you are trying to access has not been created or defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the information structure may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the information structure.
  Data Source Issues: The data source associated with the information structure may not be properly set up or may not contain any data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Information Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SIS (for the SAP Information System) or SIS1 (for the specific information structure).
  Check if the information structure you are trying to use is defined. If not, you will need to create it.
  Use transaction code MC21 to create a new information structure if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the information structure is correctly configured. This includes checking the characteristics and key figures associated with it.
  Use transaction code MC22 to modify the existing information structure if needed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the information structure. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Data Source Verification:
  
  Ensure that the data source linked to the information structure is correctly set up and that it contains data. You can check this in the relevant data source transaction.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Information Structure:
  
  If the information structure is defined but still not working, consider rebuilding it. This may involve deleting and recreating the structure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MC21: Create Information Structure
  MC22: Change Information Structure
  MC23: Display Information Structure
  SIS: Access the SAP Information System
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing information structures.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion platforms for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CD842 error and successfully work with the information structures in your SAP system.