How To Fix Q6234 - Info structure &1 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Info structure &1 is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The field catalog belonging to the archive information structure &V1&
is not correctly defined.

System Response

The system cannot carry out the processing for the information
structure
&WHAT_TO_DO&.
You should deactivate the info structure &V1&. Otherwise the info
structures for the same archiving object which are correctly defined
will also not be filled. For more information on this see the
documentation on <DS:TX.AIND_DOCU_AKTIV>Activating and deactivating</>
info structures.
After you have corrected the info structure &V1& and its assigned field
catalogs, you can refill the info structures. For more information on
this see the documentation on <DS:TX.AIND_DOCU_AUFBAU>filling and
emptying</> info structures.

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

It is probable that the error is not in the info structure but in the
underlying field catalog. If there is an error in an SAP standard field
catalog, contact the SAP Hotline. (The names of SAP standard field
catalogs start with "SAP".) For your own field catalogs note the
following points.
a) General:
The system passes the data records to the write program in random
order. This means that the result is undefined if, for one information
structure key, there is more than one data record within an archived
object.
Example:
Field catalog definition
Type|Fldname-Index|Tablename|Fldname
K CUSNO BSEG CUSNO
D CDATE BSEG CDATE
Archive: CUSNO CDATE
Object 1: ( Offset 200 )
BSEG ... Miller 1.2.97
BSEG ... Miller 1.3.97
...
Object 2: ( Offset 300)
BSEG ... Miller 1.2.97
BSEG ... Meyer 2.1.98
Records passed to the information structure.
1st Case: Offset in key.
CUSNO CDATE ARCHIVEKEY OFFSET
Miller 1.2.97 ... 200 <-- CDATE not unique
Miller 1.2.97 ... 300
Meyer 2.1.97 ... 300
2nd Case: Offset not in key.
CUSNO CDATE ARCHIVEKEY OFFSET
Mnller 1.2.97 ... 200 <-- CDATE + Offset not unique
Meier 2.1.97 ... 300
b) Conditions for a field catalog key where there is more than one
source table.
All key fields which are filled from source tables must be
hierarchically dependent on one another. Therefore the join conditions
for the various source tables must be defined. Technically the system
always creates an "outer join" when building the index. However, this
can be changed to an "inner join", given that a key field is mandatory.
Example:
valid field catalog:
||| additional source fields
Type|Fldname-Index|Tblname|Fldname|||Tblname|Fldname||Tblname|Fldname
K VBELN VBAK VBELN VBAP VBELN VBEP VBELN
K POSNR VBAP POSNR VBEP POSNR
K ETENR VBEP ETENR
The entry VBAP-VBELN in the second line is only allowed, if the
additional source field VBAP-VBELN is defined in the first line.
Similarly this is also valid for VBEP-ETENR. The keys for all source
tables must be predefined without exception.
invalid field catalog:
||| additional source fields
Type|Fldname-Index|Tblname|Fldname|||Tblname|Fldname||Tblname|Fldname
K VBELN VBAK VBELN VBAP VBELN
K POSNR VBAP POSNR VBEP POSNR
K ETENR VBEP ETENR
The entry for the first key field is missing from the first line for
the source table VBEP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6234 - Info structure &1 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message Q6234, which states "Info structure &1 is inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) and indicates that there is an inconsistency in the data related to the specified info structure. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing or incorrect configuration, data inconsistencies, or issues with the underlying database.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data stored in the info structure, such as missing entries or incorrect data types.
  Configuration Issues: The info structure may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Master Data Issues: Related master data (like material master, vendor master, etc.) may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that interact with the info structure, they may introduce inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the info structure was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the info structure in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like QCC1 (for consistency checks) to identify and correct any inconsistencies in the data.
  Rebuild Info Structure: If the info structure is severely inconsistent, you may need to rebuild it. This can involve deleting and recreating the info structure or reloading data.
  Review Master Data: Check the related master data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that there are no discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific info structure for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or custom developments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QCC1 for consistency checks, QINFO for info structure management, and SE11 for data dictionary checks.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific info structure or error message for additional guidance and potential fixes.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the info structure is functioning correctly and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the inconsistency and implement a solution to resolve the error message Q6234.