How To Fix Q6017 - Enter an existing field catalog

Q6017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Enter an existing field catalog

What causes this issue?

You want to assign the field catalog &V1& to an information structure.
However, this field catalog does not exist.

How to fix this error?

Use F4 to select an existing field catalog.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6017 - Enter an existing field catalog ?

  The SAP error message Q6017, which states "Enter an existing field catalog," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when working with certain reports or transactions that require a field catalog to be specified. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid field catalog to be provided, but the one entered does not exist or is not recognized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Field Catalog: The field catalog you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the field catalog name.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified field catalog.
  
  Configuration Issues: The field catalog may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Catalog Name: Verify that the field catalog name you are entering is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Use Existing Field Catalog: Make sure