How To Fix QAM016 - Structure &1 does not exist (step &2, mapping &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QAM - General Message Class for Quality Issue Management

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Structure &1 does not exist (step &2, mapping &3)

What causes this issue?

In the SMT mapping, the structure for this mapping step is missing or
the structure contains errors.

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?

Notify your system administrator. Go to the transaction SMT and correct
the structure for the specified mapping.

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 QAM016 - Structure &1 does not exist (step &2, mapping &3) ?

  The SAP error message QAM016 indicates that a specific structure referenced in a Quality Management (QM) process does not exist. This error typically occurs during the execution of a mapping step in a quality management process, such as during inspection lot processing or quality notifications.
  Cause:
  The error message "Structure &1 does not exist (step &2, mapping &3)" can be caused by several factors:
  
  
  Missing Structure: The structure that is being referenced in the mapping does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing transport.
  
  
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping configuration may be incorrect, pointing to a structure that is not defined or has been deleted.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the structure was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), the transport may not have been successful, or the structure may not have been included in the transport.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the structure, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QAM016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Structure Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the structure referenced in the error message exists. You can search for the structure name indicated by &1 in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the Quality Management module and verify the mapping settings. Ensure that the mapping is correctly pointing to the existing structure.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the structure was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the structure was included. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access the structure. You can check this with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific mapping and structure to ensure that there are no additional steps or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and QA32 (Display Inspection Lots) may be useful for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, as this can help in understanding how mappings and structures are set up.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QAM016 error and implement a solution to resolve it.