How To Fix Q6016 - Info structure & already exists

Q6016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Info structure & already exists

What causes this issue?

You want to create the archive information structure &V1&. However,
this information structure already exists.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different name for the new information structure or first
delete the existing information structure &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6016 - Info structure & already exists ?

  The SAP error message Q6016, which states "Info structure & already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new info structure in the Quality Management (QM) module, but an info structure with the same name already exists in the system. This can happen during the configuration of quality management processes, particularly when setting up quality info records or quality inspection plans.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Info Structure: The most common cause is that the info structure you are trying to create already exists in the system with the same name or identifier.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misunderstanding or oversight in the configuration process, leading to attempts to create an info structure that is already defined.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting configurations from one system to another, there may be conflicts if the info structure already exists in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Info Structures: 
  
  Use transaction code QINFO or navigate to