How To Fix MN872 - Operative info structure S074 contains errors, is inactive, or is missing

MN872 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 872

• Message text: Operative info structure S074 contains errors, is inactive, or is missing

What causes this issue?

During processing of info structures in the LIS, the system found that
the operative LIS structure S074 is either missing, is inactive, or not
all the data has been updated with characteristics Arrangement number/
Condition number.

System Response

Incorrect settings for structure S074 lead to errors in settlement
accounting for rebate arrangements in subsequent settlement.

Procedure for System Administrators

The data in the LIS structure S074 must be corrected. A complete

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ELSE
recompilation
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of statistical data (transaction OLIX) may then be necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MN872 - Operative info structure S074 contains errors, is inactive, or is missing ?

  The SAP error message MN872 indicates that there is an issue with the operative information structure S074, which is used for various reporting and analysis purposes in the SAP system, particularly in the context of logistics and inventory management. This error can occur for several reasons, including the structure being inactive, containing errors, or being completely missing.
  Causes of Error MN872
  
  Inactive Structure: The information structure S074 may be inactive, which means it cannot be used for reporting or analysis.
  Errors in Structure: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the configuration of the information structure.
  Missing Structure: The structure may not be defined in the system, which can happen if it was never created or if it was deleted.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that the structure is supposed to aggregate or analyze.
  
  Solutions to Error MN872
  
  
  Activate the Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SIS (Sales Information System) or MC22 (Maintain