How To Fix Q6653 - Infostructure &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Infostructure &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6653 - Infostructure &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message Q6653, which states "Infostructure &1 is not active," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Quality Management (QM) module, particularly when dealing with information structures used for reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the specific infostructure (denoted by &1) is not currently active in the system. Infostructures are used to collect and store data for reporting purposes, and if an infostructure is not active, it cannot be used for data retrieval or analysis.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the infostructure. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Infostructure Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics -> Quality Management -> Quality Planning -> Information Structures -> Maintain Information Structures.
  
  
  
  Find the Infostructure:
  
  In the infostructure maintenance screen, locate the infostructure that corresponds to the error message (replace &1 with the actual infostructure name).
  
  
  
  Activate the Infostructure:
  
  Select the infostructure and check its status. If it is not active, you will find an option to activate it.
  Activate the infostructure by following the prompts. This may involve setting up the necessary parameters and ensuring that the infostructure is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Data Collection:
  
  After activation, ensure that data collection for the infostructure is set up correctly. This may involve scheduling background jobs or ensuring that relevant data is being collected.
  
  
  
  Test the Infostructure:
  
  Once activated, test the infostructure to ensure that it is functioning as expected and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MC21 (for maintaining information structures) or MC22 (for displaying information structures) to manage infostructures.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on how to manage and configure information structures in the QM module.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate and manage infostructures in your SAP system.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or QM module support team for further investigation.