How To Fix O1520 - Information structure & is not maintained in table TMC4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Information structure & is not maintained in table TMC4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1520 - Information structure & is not maintained in table TMC4 ?

  The SAP error message O1520 indicates that the information structure you are trying to use is not maintained in the table TMC4. This typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis where specific information structures are required for data retrieval.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The information structure (e.g., a specific reporting structure) has not been defined or activated in the system.
  The relevant entries for the information structure are missing in the TMC4 table, which is used to maintain the settings for information structures in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Information Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SIS (Sales Information System) or MC21 (Create Info Structure) to check if the information structure exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Table TMC4:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the table TMC4.
  Check if the relevant information structure is listed. If it is not, you will need to add it.
  You can also use transaction MC22 (Change Info Structure) to maintain the settings for the information structure.
  
  
  
  Activate the Information Structure:
  
  If the information structure exists but is not activated, you may need to activate it using transaction MC21 or MC22.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the information structures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the information structure you are working with.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are included in a transport request to be moved to production.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SIS: Sales Information System
  MC21: Create Info Structure
  MC22: Change Info Structure
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TMC4: Table for maintaining information structures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific information structure you are working with.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O1520 error and ensure that the information structure is properly maintained in the TMC4 table.