How To Fix Q6264 - Delete the structure table(s) for information structure &1 first

Q6264 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Delete the structure table(s) for information structure &1 first

What causes this issue?

You want to change the database connection for infostructure &V1&.
However, infostructure &V1& is already active and (or) the related
database table already exists.

System Response

The change to the database connection is <ZH>not</> permitted.

How to fix this error?

Deactivate the infostructure and delete the related structure table or
tables. Proceed as follows:
In <LS>Archive Retrieval Configurator</> (TA <LB>SARJ</>), enter the
name of the infostructure.
In the menu, select <LS>Archive Info Structure </> -> <LS>Deactivate</>.
Then select <LS>Utilities</> -> <LS>Delete Tables</>.
Note: If these are the fixed tables used in partitioning, you <ZH>must
</> use transaction SE11 to remove the tables from the remote database.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6264 - Delete the structure table(s) for information structure &1 first ?

  The SAP error message Q6264, which states "Delete the structure table(s) for information structure &1 first," typically occurs when you are trying to delete or modify an information structure in SAP that still has associated structure tables. This is common in the context of SAP's Logistics Information System (LIS) or other data structures where information structures are used to aggregate and analyze data.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the information structure you are attempting to delete or modify has not been fully cleared of its associated structure tables. These structure tables hold the data that is generated based on the information structure, and SAP requires that these tables be deleted before you can proceed with any changes to the information structure itself.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Structure Tables: Determine which structure tables are associated with the information structure in question. You can usually find this information