How To Fix VB735 - There are no active information structures available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VB - Sales Documents: Logical Databases and Views

• Message number: 735

• Message text: There are no active information structures available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VB735 - There are no active information structures available ?

  The SAP error message VB735, which states "There are no active information structures available," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Sales and Distribution (SD) module, particularly when dealing with reporting or analysis functions that rely on information structures.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Inactive Information Structures: The information structures required for the report or analysis are not activated. Information structures are used to store data for reporting purposes, and if they are not active, the system cannot retrieve the necessary data.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the information structures may not have been set up correctly. This could include missing definitions or settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  Data Not Updated: If the information structures are active but have not been updated with data, you may encounter this error when trying to access reports that rely on that data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VB735 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Information Structures:
  
  Go to the transaction code SIS (Sales Information System).
  Navigate to the relevant information structure and check if it is active. You can do this by going to the menu path: Information Structures -> Maintain -> Activate.
  
  
  
  Activate Information Structures:
  
  If the required information structure is inactive, activate it. You can do this in the same menu path mentioned above. Make sure to activate the correct structure that corresponds to your reporting needs.
  
  
  
  Update Data:
  
  If the information structure is active but still not showing data, ensure that the data has been updated. You can do this by running the data update program for the information structure. This is typically done through the transaction MC18 (Update Information Structure).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the information structures is correctly set up. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing transactions related to the Sales Information System.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which information structures are needed for your specific report or analysis, consult the SAP documentation or your functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SIS - Sales Information System
  MC18 - Update Information Structure
  MC21 - Maintain Information Structures
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the information structures or the error message VB735.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and activate information structures.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VB735 error and ensure that the necessary information structures are available for your reporting needs.