How To Fix M2325 - Info structure & cannot be used as a reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 325

• Message text: Info structure & cannot be used as a reference

What causes this issue?

The info structure &V1& is SAP Info Structure, which has special
features which cannot be displayed by generating an info structure.

System Response

Information structure &V1& cannot be used as a reference.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2325 - Info structure & cannot be used as a reference ?

  The SAP error message M2325, which states "Info structure & cannot be used as a reference," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) and is related to the use of information structures in reporting and analysis. This error indicates that the specified info structure cannot be used as a reference for certain operations, such as creating or modifying reports.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Info Structure: The info structure you are trying to use may not be defined correctly or may not be compatible with the operation you are attempting.
  Missing Configuration: The info structure may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that the info structure is supposed to reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified info structure.
  System Version: The version of SAP you are using may have specific limitations or requirements regarding info structures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Info Structure Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the info structure in transaction code OMI1 (for creating) or OMI2 (for changing).
  Ensure that the info structure is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Data:
  
  Check if the data related to the info structure is available and correctly populated. You can use transaction codes like MC22 to display the info structure data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the info structure. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific info structure you are using to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check for System Notes:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MC22 (Display Info Structure), OMI1 (Create Info Structure), and OMI2 (Change Info Structure).
  Info Structure Types: Understand the different types of info structures (e.g., S031, S032) and their purposes in reporting.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on info structures and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M2325 error and implement a solution to resolve it.