How To Fix M2861 - OIW info catalog does not exist, no maintenance authorization.

M2861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 861

• Message text: OIW info catalog does not exist, no maintenance authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2861 - OIW info catalog does not exist, no maintenance authorization. ?

  The SAP error message M2861, which states "OIW info catalog does not exist, no maintenance authorization," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Inventory Management module when a user attempts to access or maintain an Info Catalog that is either not defined or for which the user lacks the necessary authorization.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Info Catalog: The Info Catalog that the user is trying to access does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorization to access or maintain the Info Catalog.
  
  Configuration Issues: The Info Catalog may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Info Catalog Existence:
  
  Verify if the Info Catalog exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., OIW) and checking the list of available Info Catalogs.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is properly configured.
  
  
  
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