How To Fix MW642 - Error calling FM 'MCW_GET_VALUES_FROM_INFOSTRUCT' (empty table)

MW642 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Error calling FM 'MCW_GET_VALUES_FROM_INFOSTRUCT' (empty table)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW642 - Error calling FM 'MCW_GET_VALUES_FROM_INFOSTRUCT' (empty table) ?

  The SAP error message MW642, which indicates an issue with the function module MCW_GET_VALUES_FROM_INFOSTRUCT, typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) when the system is trying to retrieve data from an Info Structure but finds that the relevant table is empty.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Empty Info Structure: The most common cause of this error is that the Info Structure being queried does not contain any data. This can happen if:
  
  The Info Structure has not been populated with data yet.
  The data has been deleted or not yet updated.
  The selection criteria used to retrieve data do not match any existing records.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the Info Structure itself, such as incorrect settings or missing data sources.
  
  
  Data Extraction Issues: If the data extraction process (like a background job) that populates the Info Structure has failed or has not been executed, it can lead to an