How To Fix MN871 - Info structure &1 does not exist or cannot be processed

MN871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MN - Message class for subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Info structure &1 does not exist or cannot be processed

What causes this issue?

You wanted to process data for an arrangement or condition records in
the LIS information structure &V1&. Either this structure does not
exist, or data for the arrangement or condition record number was not
updated in full.

System Response

To prevent errors when data is deleted, processing is not carried out
with this information structure (see further messages, if applicable).

Procedure for System Administrators

First check whether an active LIS structure with name &V1& exists. You
can change the settings in Customizing for the LIS.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING
Once you have made the corrections, a complete

<ds:TRAN.OLIX>Recompilation</>
ELSE
recompilation
ENDIF
of the statistical data (transaction OLIX) is needed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN871 - Info structure &1 does not exist or cannot be processed ?

  The SAP error message MN871 indicates that the specified information structure (often related to inventory management or logistics) does not exist or cannot be processed. This error typically arises in the context of reporting or data analysis when the system is unable to find the required data structure.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Info Structure: The info structure you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Info Structure Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name in the info structure you are trying to use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the info structure.
  
  Configuration Issues: The info structure may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the info structure from being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Info Structure Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SIS (for Sales Information System) or MC22 (for Info Structure Maintenance) and