How To Fix M-017 - Info structures not assigned to application &. See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M- -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Info structures not assigned to application &. See long text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M-017 - Info structures not assigned to application &. See long text ?

  The SAP error message M-017, which states "Info structures not assigned to application &," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules when there is an issue with the configuration of info structures in the system. This error indicates that the info structure you are trying to use is not properly assigned to the relevant application area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The info structure you are trying to use has not been assigned to the relevant application area (e.g., Sales, Purchasing, etc.).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the info structure settings or the application area settings.
  Transport Issues: If the info structure was recently transported from another system, the assignment may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Info Structure Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMI4 (for Sales) or OMI3 (for Purchasing) to check the assignment of info structures.
  Ensure that the info structure you are trying to use is assigned to the correct application area.
  
  
  
  Assign Info Structure:
  
  If the info structure is not assigned, you can assign it by selecting the appropriate info structure and linking it to the relevant application area.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the info structure in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for info structures and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport request included all necessary objects and settings related to the info structure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on configuring info structures and their assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OMI3 - Info Structure for Purchasing
  OMI4 - Info Structure for Sales
  SPRO - Customizing settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to info structures and their assignments.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to info structures and their assignments.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.