How To Fix M2342 - Information structure & is not of the type 'Without period'

M2342 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Information structure & is not of the type 'Without period'

What causes this issue?

You have not entered an info structure of the type 'without period'.

System Response

This is absolutely essential in order to guarantee the back calculation
of stock when you create an info structure of the type 'without
updating'.

How to fix this error?

Enter an info structure of the type 'without period'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2342 - Information structure & is not of the type 'Without period' ?

  The SAP error message M2342 indicates that there is an issue with the information structure you are trying to use in your reporting or analysis. Specifically, the error states that the information structure is not of the type "Without period." This typically occurs when you are attempting to use a structure that is designed to aggregate data over a time period, but the operation you are trying to perform requires a structure that does not consider time periods.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Information Structure: The information structure you are using is likely set up to aggregate data over specific time periods (e.g., monthly, quarterly) rather than being a cumulative or non-periodic structure.
  Misconfiguration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings of the information structure or the report you are trying to run.
  Incompatibility: The report or transaction you are using may not be compatible with the type of information structure you have selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Information Structure