How To Fix Q6703 - Field catalog &1 does not exist

Q6703 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Field catalog &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to generate (to create) infostructure &V2&. &V1&
was specified as the associated field catalog. However, field catalog
&V1& does not exist.

System Response

The system cannot create an infostructure without a field catalog. The
generation was terminated. The infostructure &V2& is not created or
changed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6703 - Field catalog &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message Q6703, which states "Field catalog &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when dealing with reports or transactions that involve field catalogs. 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 entry in the relevant customizing settings.
  Incorrect Field Catalog Name: The name of the field catalog being referenced may be misspelled or incorrectly specified in the program or configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the field catalog.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to include the required field catalog for the specific transaction or report.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Catalog Name: Verify that the