How To Fix M5281 - Caution: Info structures S026 and S226 are active for repetitive mfg

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Caution: Info structures S026 and S226 are active for repetitive mfg

What causes this issue?

The information structures S026 and S226 are active for repetitive
manufacturing. Both display material consumption for repetitive
manufacturing. Only one of these information structures should be
updated by goods issues from repetitive manufacturing.

How to fix this error?

You should <DS:TRAN.OMOD>deactivate</> the updating of information
structure <DS:TRAN.OMOD>S226</> or the updating of goods issues from
repetitive manufacturing for information structure
<DS:TRAN.OMOD>S026</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5281 - Caution: Info structures S026 and S226 are active for repetitive mfg ?

  The SAP error message M5281 indicates that there is a caution regarding the active info structures S026 and S226 for repetitive manufacturing. This message typically arises when there are issues related to the configuration or usage of these info structures in the context of repetitive manufacturing.
  Cause:
  
  Active Info Structures: The error suggests that the info structures S026 (which is used for order-related data) and S226 (which is used for production data) are currently active. This can lead to inconsistencies or conflicts in data processing, especially if the system is not set up to handle both structures simultaneously.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the repetitive manufacturing module that are not aligned with the use of these info structures.
  Data Consistency: If there are inconsistencies in the data being processed or if the info structures are not properly maintained, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Info Structure Settings: Check the configuration settings for info structures S026 and S226. Ensure that they are set up correctly for your repetitive manufacturing processes.
  Deactivate Unused Info Structures: If one of the info structures is not needed for your current processes, consider deactivating it to avoid conflicts.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data related to these info structures. Ensure that all relevant data is accurate and up-to-date.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to info structures S026 and S226 for specific guidance on their usage and any known issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and usage of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Info Structures: Info structures are used in SAP to collect and store data for reporting and analysis. S026 and S226 are specific to production and order-related data in the context of repetitive manufacturing.
  Repetitive Manufacturing: This is a production strategy in SAP that is used for manufacturing products in a continuous flow, often in high volumes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MC.9 (for info structure analysis) and others that may help in monitoring and managing info structures.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the data is consistent, you should be able to resolve the caution indicated by the M5281 error message.