How To Fix /PF1/BUSINESS_VIEW006 - No active info strc. found for field catg. &1, processing not possible


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /PF1/BUSINESS_VIEW -

  • Message number: 006

  • Message text: No active info strc. found for field catg. &1, processing not possible

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/BUSINESS_VIEW006 - No active info strc. found for field catg. &1, processing not possible ?

    The SAP error message /PF1/BUSINESS_VIEW006 No active info strc. found for field catg. &1, processing not possible typically indicates that the system is unable to find an active information structure for a specific field category. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with reporting tools, business views, or data extraction processes.

    Cause:

    1. Inactive Info Structure: The information structure that is supposed to be used for the specified field category is not active. This can happen if the structure has not been properly defined or activated in the system.
    2. Field Category Not Defined: The field category referenced in the error message may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
    3. Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data model or reporting setup that prevent the system from recognizing the required information structure.
    4. Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the info structure may not have been included or activated in the target environment.

    Solution:

    1. Check Info Structure Activation:

      • Go to the transaction code SIS (Sales Information System) or MC22 (Maintain Info Structures) to check if the relevant info structure is active.
      • If it is inactive, activate it.
    2. Verify Field Category:

      • Ensure that the field category mentioned in the error message is correctly defined in the system.
      • You can check this in the configuration settings for the info structure.
    3. Review Configuration:

      • Review the configuration settings related to the info structure and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
      • Check if any recent changes were made that could have affected the info structure.
    4. Transport Management:

      • If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary objects and that they were activated in the target system.
    5. Consult Documentation:

      • Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific info structure and field category for additional guidance.
    6. Contact SAP Support:

      • If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MC22, SIS, SINFO, and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for checking info structures and field definitions.
    • SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific error message or info structure for any known issues or patches.
    • User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.

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