How To Fix M2132 - Characteristic & in generated structure, but not in IS definition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Characteristic & in generated structure, but not in IS definition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2132 - Characteristic & in generated structure, but not in IS definition ?

  The SAP error message M2132 indicates that a characteristic is present in a generated structure but is not defined in the Info Structure (IS) definition. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules, particularly when dealing with reporting or data extraction.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Definitions: The characteristic mentioned in the error message has been added to the structure but is not included in the Info Structure definition. This can happen if the structure was modified after the Info Structure was created.
  Changes in Characteristics: If characteristics were added or modified in the underlying data model (like in the case of a new field being added to a table), but the Info Structure was not updated accordingly.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) without ensuring that all related definitions were also transported.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Info Structure Definition: Go to the Info Structure definition in the SAP system and verify if the characteristic is included. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MC22 for Info Structure maintenance).
  Update the Info Structure: If the characteristic is missing, you need to add it to the Info Structure. This can be done by:
  
  Accessing the Info Structure in the relevant transaction.
  Adding the missing characteristic to the structure.
  Saving and activating the changes.
  
  
  Re-generate the Structure: After making changes, you may need to regenerate the structure to ensure that all definitions are aligned. This can typically be done in the same transaction where you defined the Info Structure.
  Check for Transport Issues: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the Info Structure or related characteristics.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MC22: Change Info Structure
  MC23: Display Info Structure
  MC28: Generate Info Structure
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing Info Structures and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M2132 error and ensure that your Info Structure is correctly defined and aligned with the generated structure.