How To Fix FINS_IC_CUST007 - Field catalog &1 doesn't have an active infostructure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_IC_CUST - Manage Currencies: Customizing

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Field catalog &1 doesn't have an active infostructure

What causes this issue?

The system accesses the Archive Information System to check whether
archiving was used in the current fiscal year for company code &V2&. To
perform this check, the system uses the field catalog &V1&. However,
there are no active archive information structures for this field
catalog.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can either create an information structure for field catalog &V1& or
activate an information structure for field catalog &V1&.
In non-production systems, you can change the message type (and even
suppress the message) in
<DS:TRAN.OBA5>Change Message Control</> using the application area
FINS_IC_CUST and message = 007. If the message type is I (Info), S
(Success) or W (Warning), the current action will be allowed.
Note: This function is only supported in non-production systems.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_IC_CUST007 - Field catalog &1 doesn't have an active infostructure ?

  The SAP error message FINS_IC_CUST007 indicates that a specific field catalog does not have an active information structure associated with it. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or when dealing with financial data in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Information Structure: The primary cause of this error is that the information structure referenced by the field catalog is not active. Information structures are used to define how data is stored and processed in SAP, and if they are not active, the system cannot retrieve or process the required data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the field catalog is not properly linked to an active information structure.
  Missing Customization: If the field catalog is a custom one, it may not have been properly set up or linked to an information structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Information Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SARA (Archive Administration).
  Navigate to the relevant information structure and check its status.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Field Catalog Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant area where the field catalog is defined and ensure that it is correctly configured and linked to an active information structure.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Developments:
  
  If the field catalog is custom, review the development to ensure that it is correctly set up and associated with an active information structure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific field catalog and information structure for any additional configuration steps or prerequisites.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Information Structures: These are used in SAP to define how data is collected and reported. They are crucial for reporting and analytics.
  Field Catalogs: These define the fields that can be used in reports and data processing. They must be correctly configured to work with active information structures.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SARA for archiving, SPRO for configuration, and SE11 for data dictionary objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_IC_CUST007 error and ensure that your field catalog is properly linked to an active information structure.