How To Fix Q6501 - Field catalog &1 does not exist

Q6501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Field catalog &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to access the Archive Information System using the field
catalog &V1&. The system could not find field catalog &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?

Where possible, enter a different field catalog.

Procedure for System Administrators

The problem may be a program error, or a field catalog may be missing.
If necessary, contact your SAP Hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6501 - Field catalog &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message Q6501, which states "Field catalog &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when dealing with reporting and data extraction in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a field catalog that has not been defined or is not available in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Field Catalog: The specified field catalog does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing data element.
  Incorrect Configuration: The field catalog may not have been properly configured in the system, leading to its unavailability.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the field catalog.
  Custom Development: If there are custom reports or developments, the field catalog might not be correctly referenced or might have been deleted or renamed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Field Catalog Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (transaction codes like