How To Fix M2851 - OIW info catalog does not yet exist.

M2851 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 851

• Message text: OIW info catalog does not yet exist.

What causes this issue?

The OIW information catalog does not yet exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please create an OIW information catalog.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M2851 - Details

• The SAP error message M2851, which states "OIW info catalog does not yet exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Inventory Management (IM) module when trying to access or generate reports related to inventory data. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the required Info Catalog for the Online Information Warehouse (OIW) reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Info Catalog: The Info Catalog that is required for the reporting or analysis you are trying to perform has not been created or activated in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the Info Catalog from being recognized or accessed.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data has not been properly transferred or loaded into the Info Catalog, it may not be available for reporting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Info Catalog.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve