How To Fix VO221 - Table & cannot be used as an info structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VO - W&S: Rough workload forecast + picking wave

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Table & cannot be used as an info structure

What causes this issue?

You want to use a customer-specific table for updating the workload
data. This is only possible with tables of the type
<GL:information_tructure>information structure</>.
Table &V1& specified by you, however, does not exist as an information
structure.

System Response

Your entry is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Enter a table of the information structure type.
You can call up a list of suitable tables by pressing F4.
In the F1 HELP, you will find further information.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO221 - Table & cannot be used as an info structure ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VO221 - Table & cannot be used as an info structure
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or use an InfoStructure in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) based on a database table that is not suitable or allowed for InfoStructure creation. InfoStructures in SAP BW are special objects used for reporting and analysis, and they require specific types of tables (usually transparent tables or certain master data tables). If you attempt to use a table that is not compatible (e.g., cluster tables, pooled tables, or tables without the required structure), the system raises this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  InfoStructures are designed to store aggregated data for reporting.
  They require tables with a defined structure that can be mapped to InfoStructure fields.
  Tables that are cluster or pooled tables, or those that do not have a consistent key structure, cannot be used.
  Also, some SAP standard tables or custom tables might not be suitable if they do not meet the technical requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Table Type:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the table type.
  Ensure the table is a transparent table.
  Cluster or pooled tables cannot be used.
  
  
  
  Check Table Structure:
  
  The table should have a primary key and fields that can be mapped to InfoStructure characteristics and key figures.
  If the table structure is not suitable, consider creating a new transparent table with the required structure.
  
  
  
  Use Appropriate Tables:
  
  Use standard InfoCube or DataStore Objects (DSO) for BW reporting instead of InfoStructures, as InfoStructures are somewhat outdated.
  If you are working in a newer BW system, consider using CompositeProviders or Advanced DataStore Objects.
  
  
  
  Alternative Approach:
  
  If you must use the data from that table, consider extracting the data into a suitable BW object (like a DataSource or DSO) rather than directly creating an InfoStructure on it.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoStructures are part of classic SAP BW reporting and are largely replaced by InfoCubes and DSOs in newer BW versions.
  SAP Note and documentation on InfoStructures and table compatibility.
  Transaction code RSINFO is used to create InfoStructures.
  For modern BW systems (BW on HANA or BW/4HANA), InfoStructures are obsolete; use InfoCubes, DSOs, or CompositeProviders instead.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error
  VO221 Table & cannot be used as an info structure
  
  
  Cause
  Table is not suitable (e.g., cluster/pooled table or improper structure)
  
  
  Solution
  Use a transparent table with proper structure; consider alternative BW objects
  
  
  Related Info
  InfoStructures are outdated; use InfoCubes, DSOs, CompositeProviders in modern BW systems
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the table name, I can help verify its type and suggest more specific steps.