How To Fix Q6601 - Infostructure &1 is being built (file &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Infostructure &1 is being built (file &2)

What causes this issue?

The system is currently building infostructure &V1& using data from
file &V2&.
This message may also appear if the build program terminates.

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?

Wait until the system has completed building the infostructure.
If this takes too long, the build program may have terminated. In this
case, try to restart the build program for infostructure &V1& for
archiving session &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6601 - Infostructure &1 is being built (file &2) ?

  The SAP error message Q6601 indicates that an infostructure (in this case, &1) is currently being built, and it is associated with a specific file (&2). This message typically occurs in the context of SAP's Quality Management (QM) module, particularly when dealing with the creation or updating of infostructures that are used for reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An attempt is made to access or process an infostructure that is in the process of being built or updated.
  The system is busy with a background job that is constructing the infostructure, which prevents other operations from being performed on it until the job is completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Wait for Completion: The simplest solution is to wait until the infostructure build process is completed. You can check the status of the background job in transaction code SM37 (Job Monitoring) to see if it is still running.
  
  
  Check Job Status: If you have access, go to transaction SM37 and look for the job that is building the infostructure. You can filter by user, job name, or date to find the relevant job. Once you find it, check its status:
  
  If it is still running, you may need to wait.
  If it has finished, check for any errors that may have occurred during the job.
  
  
  
  Restart the Job: If the job has failed, you may need to restart it. This can be done from the same transaction (SM37) by selecting the job and choosing the option to restart.
  
  
  Check for Locks: If the job is not running but you still receive the error, there may be a lock on the infostructure. You can check for locks using transaction SM12 (Lock Entries) to see if there are any active locks on the infostructure.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific infostructure you are working with. There may be specific considerations or known issues documented by SAP.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant job logs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infostructures: Infostructures in SAP are used to store summarized data for reporting purposes. They are built from transactional data and can be used in various modules, including QM, MM, and SD.
  Background Jobs: Understanding how to monitor and manage background jobs in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting issues related to data processing.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM12 (Lock Entries), and SE38 (ABAP Program Execution) for managing and troubleshooting jobs and processes in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the Q6601 error and continue with your work in SAP.