How To Fix M5034 - Info structure & contains actual data; not possible to change time unit

M5034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Info structure & contains actual data; not possible to change time unit

What causes this issue?

Database table &V2& which belongs to info structure &V1& already
contains actual data.

System Response

The time unit (update period) cannot be changed.

How to fix this error?

If it is essential to change the update period (time unit), delete the
data in database table &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5034 - Info structure & contains actual data; not possible to change time unit ?

  The SAP error message M5034 indicates that you are trying to change the time unit in an info structure that already contains actual data. This is a common issue when working with SAP's Material Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules, particularly when dealing with data in info structures like S031, S032, etc.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the info structure you are trying to modify has already been populated with actual data. SAP does not allow changes to the time unit of an info structure once it contains actual data to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you have a few options:
  
  
  Delete Actual Data: If the actual data in the info structure is not needed, you can delete it. This can be done using transaction code MC22 (for info structures) or through the appropriate data deletion process. However, be cautious with this approach, as it will remove all