How To Fix M2573 - Source info structure & does not have a period unit!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 573

• Message text: Source info structure & does not have a period unit!

What causes this issue?

Source information structure &V1& has no period fields, whereas the
target information structure &V2& does have period fields.

System Response

When you copy data from the source structure &V1& to the target
structure &V2&, the system cannot determine any period information.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different source information structure or create your own
period determination procedure and select the "No automatic period
determination" function when you carry out the copy run.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2573 - Source info structure & does not have a period unit! ?

  The SAP error message M2573 indicates that there is an issue with the source information structure in the context of Material Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules. Specifically, the error states that the source info structure does not have a period unit defined. This can occur when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a time-based analysis, such as reporting or planning, but the necessary configuration for the period unit is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The source info structure has not been properly configured to include a period unit. This is often the case when new info structures are created or when changes are made to existing ones.
  Incorrect Info Structure: The info structure being used may not be appropriate for the type of data or reporting you are trying to perform.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to not recognize the period unit.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Info Structure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMI4 (or SIMG_CFMENUOLI0OMI4) to check the configuration of the info structure.
  Ensure that the period unit is defined for the info structure you are using. If it is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Adjust Info Structure Settings:
  
  If you find that the period unit is not set, you can modify the info structure settings to include the appropriate period unit (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly).
  Make sure to activate the changes after making modifications.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Info Structure:
  
  Verify that you are using the correct info structure for your reporting or planning needs. If necessary, switch to a different info structure that is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Issues:
  
  Review the data being processed to ensure there are no inconsistencies or errors that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring info structures and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OMI4 for info structure configuration, MC21 for displaying info structures, and MC22 for changing them.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M2573 error and ensure that your info structure is correctly configured for your reporting and planning needs.