How To Fix Q6504 - There is no active info structure for field catalog &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 504

• Message text: There is no active info structure for field catalog &1

What causes this issue?

The system wants to access the Archive Information System. It uses the
field catalog &V1& to do this. However, there are no active archive
information structures for this field catalog.

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?

Create an info structure for field catalog &V1& or activate an info
structure for this field catalog.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6504 - There is no active info structure for field catalog &1 ?

  The SAP error message Q6504, which states "There is no active info structure for field catalog &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Quality Management (QM) module when trying to access or manipulate data related to quality information structures. This error indicates that the system cannot find an active info structure that corresponds to the specified field catalog.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Info Structure: The info structure referenced in the error message is not active. Info structures must be activated in order to be used for reporting or analysis.
  Missing Configuration: The info structure may not have been configured properly, or it may not exist in the system.
  Field Catalog Issues: The field catalog specified in the error message may not be correctly defined or may not correspond to an existing info structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Info Structure Activation:
  
  Go to the transaction code SIS (Sales Information System) or MC/1 (for Info Structures).
  Check if the info structure corresponding to the field catalog is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Field Catalog:
  
  Ensure that the field catalog specified in the error message is correctly defined and corresponds to an existing info structure.
  You can check the field catalog settings in the relevant configuration area.
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  If the info structure does not exist, you may need to create it or configure it properly. This can be done through the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings for Quality Management and Info Structures.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the info structure and field catalog.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific info structure and field catalog you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MC/1, SIS, and SPRO for managing info structures and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.