Message type: E = Error
Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning
Message number: 004
Message text: Info structure & lacks the necessary structure
There are two possible causes for this error:
You have tried to create a planning hierarchy or a planning version.
You have tried to transfer data to Demand Management from an
information structure which does not contain the characteristic
"plant".
Cause 1
Either the specified information structure has not been successfully
generated or it has been changed in a way that is not compatible with
SOP.
Cause 2
It is not possible to transfer data to Demand Management without
reference to a plant.
Cause 1
RESET N1
Have your systems administrator do the following:
Check in Customizing for the Logistics Information System (the step
"Maintain self-defined information structures") that the information
structure has been successfully generated. If the information structure
has not been generated, it will not have been saved on the database and
will therefore not be accessible for planning purposes.
Ensure that the information structure has not been changed manually in
the ABAP/4 Dictionary.
Cause 2
Plan this material's data in an information structure which contains
the characteristic "plant".
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MA004
- Info structure & lacks the necessary structure ?The SAP error message MA004 typically indicates that there is an issue with the information structure in the context of Material Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules. This error usually arises when the system is unable to find the necessary structure for the information that is being processed, which can occur during various operations such as reporting or data analysis.
Cause: Missing Info Structure: The specified info structure does not exist in the system or has not been properly defined. Incorrect Configuration: The info structure may not be configured correctly, leading to the system being unable to access the required data. Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the info structure from being utilized. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the info structure.
Solution: Check Info Structure Configuration: Go to the transaction code OMI1 (for MM) or OMI2 (for SD) to check if the info structure
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