How To Fix Q6003 - Delete the structure table(s) first

Q6003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Delete the structure table(s) first

What causes this issue?

You want to activate archive information structure &V1&. The system has
established that a database table has already been generated for this
archive information structure. However, the database table no longer
corresponds with the structure's field information.
You have probably changed the field information belonging to archive
information structure &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you make a change to the archive information structure you must
delete the database table. Use the function <ZK>Tools</> -> <ZK>Delete
table</> in the Archive Information System Customizing to do this.
If the changes to the archive information structure fields were not
intentional, you must first reverse these before you can reactivate the
archive information structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6003 - Delete the structure table(s) first ?

  The SAP error message Q6003, which states "Delete the structure table(s) first," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) module when you are trying to delete a quality inspection plan or a related object that has associated structure tables. This error indicates that there are dependencies or linked tables that need to be addressed before the deletion can proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Structure Tables: The object you are trying to delete has associated structure tables that must be deleted first. These tables may contain data or references that prevent the deletion of the main object.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity, and if there are references to the object in other tables, it will not allow deletion to maintain consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the Q6003 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Structure Tables: Determine which structure tables are associated with the object you are trying to delete. This can often be found in the