How To Fix M2853 - Standard OIW info catalog in the customer system cannot be maintained

M2853 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 853

• Message text: Standard OIW info catalog in the customer system cannot be maintained

What causes this issue?

The standard information catalog can only be maintained in an SAP
system.

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?

Maintain the self-defined information catalog.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2853 - Standard OIW info catalog in the customer system cannot be maintained ?

  The SAP error message M2853, which states "Standard OIW info catalog in the customer system cannot be maintained," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there are issues related to the maintenance of the Info Catalog for Order Information System (OIW). This error can arise due to several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain the Info Catalog.
  
  Configuration Issues: The Info Catalog may not be properly configured in the system.
  System Settings: The system may be set up in a way that restricts changes to standard Info Catalogs.
  Transport Issues: If the Info Catalog was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing components.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that the Info Catalog relies on.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain the