How To Fix M2518 - Info structure & does not contain any stock values

M2518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Info structure & does not contain any stock values

What causes this issue?

An info structure has been created which has a type that requires stock
values to be entered.

System Response

At least one key figure must be flagged as being a stock value in info
structures of the type 'without updating' and the type 'standard (with
stock values)'.

How to fix this error?

Flag at least one key figure as a stock value, or use a different type
of info structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2518 - Info structure & does not contain any stock values ?

  The SAP error message M2518 indicates that the specified information structure does not contain any stock values. This typically occurs when you are trying to analyze stock data using a specific information structure in the SAP system, but the structure is either empty or not properly configured to capture stock values.
  Causes of Error M2518
  
  
  No Stock Data Available: The information structure you are querying may not have any stock data recorded for the specified period or criteria.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The information structure may not be configured correctly to capture the relevant stock data. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect parameters.
  
  
  Data Update Issues: The data may not have been updated in the information structure. This can happen if the relevant transactions have not been executed or if there are issues with the data update process.
  
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or query may be too restrictive, leading