How To Fix MA255 - No database table exists for info structure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 255

• Message text: No database table exists for info structure &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA255 - No database table exists for info structure & ?

  The SAP error message MA255 "No database table exists for info structure &" typically occurs when the system is unable to find the database table associated with a specific information structure in the Material Management (MM) module. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Info Structure: The info structure you are trying to access may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the info structure is not properly defined or linked to the relevant database table.
  Transport Issues: If the info structure was transported from another system, the transport may not have included all necessary components.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database itself, such as corruption or missing tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the info structure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Info Structure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMI4 (or OMI1 for creating a new info structure) and verify that the info structure exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the info structure is activated.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Info Structure:
  
  If the info structure is missing, you may need to create it again using the appropriate transaction codes (e.g., OMI1 for creating a new info structure).
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the info structure was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary components were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Database Check:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check if the database table for the info structure exists. If it does not, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the info structure. You can check this with transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Info Structures: Info structures are used in SAP to store and analyze data related to material movements, inventory, and other logistics processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OMI1, OMI4, SE11, and SE80 for managing info structures and database tables.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring and managing info structures.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.