How To Fix EB224 - No information structure with active update exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 224

• Message text: No information structure with active update exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB224 - No information structure with active update exists ?

  The SAP error message EB224 "No information structure with active update exists" typically occurs when you are trying to access or update an information structure in SAP that is either not defined or not activated for updates. This error is commonly encountered in the context of SAP's Logistics Information System (LIS) or when working with data in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Information Structure: The information structure you are trying to use is not activated for updates. This can happen if the structure was created but not yet activated.
  Missing Configuration: The information structure may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of the necessary update settings.
  Data Source Issues: If you are working with a data source that relies on an information structure, it may not be correctly linked or configured.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the information structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Information Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SIS (for LIS) or RSA1 (for BW).
  Navigate to the relevant information structure.
  Check if the structure is active. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the information structure is correctly configured. This includes checking the settings for the update and ensuring that all necessary fields are included.
  You can use transaction MC21 to check the configuration of the information structure.
  
  
  
  Review Data Sources:
  
  If you are using a data source, ensure that it is correctly linked to the information structure. You can check this in the data source settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the information structure. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  If you have recently made changes to the information structure or its configuration, ensure that all updates have been properly executed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MC21: To display and maintain information structures.
  SIS: To access the Logistics Information System.
  RSA1: To access the Data Warehousing Workbench in SAP BW.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on information structures and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EB224 error and ensure that the information structure is properly set up for updates.