How To Fix Q6702 - Infostructure &1 already exists and is not generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Infostructure &1 already exists and is not generated

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to generate (to create) infostructure &V1&.
However, there is already an infostructure with the name &V1&, which
was not generated by the system.

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

System Response

The system terminates the generation. The infostructure &V1& that
already exists is retained and is not changed.

How to fix this error?

If &V1& is an infostructure delivered by SAP, contact your SAP Hotline.
(Infostructures delivered by SAP begine with "SAP_".)
If it is a customer infostructure, then check whether you should really
generate an infostructure with the name &V1&. If this is the case, you
must delete the existing infostructure &V1& before the generation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6702 - Infostructure &1 already exists and is not generated ?

  The SAP error message Q6702 indicates that an infostructure (a data structure used in SAP for reporting and analysis) already exists and has not been generated. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or generate an infostructure that is already defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Infostructure: The infostructure you are trying to create already exists in the system.
  Incomplete Generation: The existing infostructure may not have been fully generated or may be in an inconsistent state.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or inconsistencies in the settings related to the infostructure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Infostructure:
  
  Use transaction code MC22 to check if the infostructure already exists. If it does, you can view its details.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify:
  
  If the existing infostructure is not needed, you can delete it using transaction code MC23.
  If you need to modify it, you can do so in the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Generate the Infostructure:
  
  If the infostructure is valid and you want to generate it, ensure that you have the necessary authorizations and then use transaction code MC21 to generate the infostructure.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  If the infostructure is in an inconsistent state, you may need to check for any inconsistencies in the data or configuration. This may involve reviewing the settings and ensuring that all required fields are correctly filled.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the infostructure you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MC21: Create Infostructure
  MC22: Change Infostructure
  MC23: Display Infostructure
  
  
  Infostructure Types: Understand the type of infostructure you are dealing with (e.g., sales, inventory) as this may affect how you manage it.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific infostructure you are working with.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.