How To Fix M5851 - Customer OIW info catalog does not yet exist

M5851 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 851

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

What causes this issue?

The customer OIW info 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?

You first need to create a customer OIW info catalog.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M5851 - Details

• The SAP error message M5851, which states "Customer OIW info catalog does not yet exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with the Order Information System (OIW) or when trying to access certain reports or data related to customer information.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Info Catalog: The specific info catalog for the customer has not been created or activated in the system. This can happen if the necessary configuration steps have not been completed.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the Order Information System may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the required info catalog.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data itself, such as missing entries or incorrect settings that prevent the info catalog from being recognized.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M5851 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Info Catalog: Verify if the