How To Fix M2174 - Maintenance version exists for info structure &

M2174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Maintenance version exists for info structure &

What causes this issue?

The info structure &V1& is found in a revised status. The generation
program should simply regenerate the already generated version.

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

System Response

The info structure is still found in the revised status.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the generated version call up the function 'Retrieve
gen. version' from the transaction to change an info structure and
save it. If you want use the revised version instead of the generated
version, generate the info structure either with the transaction to
change info structures or with the RMCSISGN report without using the
option 'Regenerate only generat. version'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2174 - Maintenance version exists for info structure & ?

  The SAP error message M2174, which states "Maintenance version exists for info structure &," typically occurs when you are trying to make changes to an info structure that has an active maintenance version. This message indicates that the info structure is currently being used in a way that prevents modifications.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the existence of a maintenance version for the specified info structure. In SAP, info structures are used for various reporting and planning purposes, and they can have different versions for maintenance and reporting. When a maintenance version is active, it locks the info structure for changes to ensure data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Info Structure: Identify the info structure that is causing the error. You can do this by looking at the message details, which will specify the info structure name.
  
  
  Review Maintenance Versions: Use transaction code MC22 (Change Info Structure)