How To Fix VO252 - Update type & does not exist for info structure & -> see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Update type & does not exist for info structure & -> see long text

What causes this issue?

You attempted to set the update to update type &v1& for info structure
&v2& of application &v3&. However, update type &v1& is not meant to be
used for info structures in application &v3&.

System Response

In LIS Customizing, choose one of &v1& different update types for the
update in info structure &v2&.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VO252 - Update type & does not exist for info structure & -> see long text ?

  The SAP error message:
  VO252 Update type & does not exist for info structure & -> see long text
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Logistics Information System (LIS) or Sales and Distribution (SD) when trying to update or process data for an Info Structure (InfoStruc) with a particular update type that is not defined or recognized.
  
  Explanation of the Error
  
  Message Class: VO (related to LIS)
  Message Number: 252
  Message Text: Update type & does not exist for info structure & -> see long text
  The placeholders & are replaced at runtime with the actual update type and info structure name.
  
  This means that the system is trying to process an update for an Info Structure using a certain update type, but this update type is not defined or assigned for that Info Structure.
  
  Cause
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Update Type Definition:
  
  The update type you are trying to use is not defined in the system for the given Info Structure.
  The update type might be misspelled or incorrect.
  
  
  
  Info Structure Not Maintained Properly:
  
  The Info Structure does not have the update type assigned in its configuration.
  The Info Structure might be inactive or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  
  Custom or Z-Update Type Not Registered:
  
  If you are using a custom update type (Z*), it might not be properly registered or linked to the Info Structure.
  
  
  
  Transport or System Copy Issues:
  
  Sometimes after a system copy or transport, the update type assignments might be missing or inconsistent.
  
  
  
  
  How to Check and Solve
  
  
  Check Update Type Assignment to Info Structure:
  
  Transaction: KOB1 or KOB2 (Info Structure maintenance)
  Or use transaction KOB1 to display the Info Structure.
  Go to the update type assignment and verify if the update type exists for the Info Structure.
  
  
  
  Maintain Update Types for Info Structure:
  
  Transaction: KOB2 (Change Info Structure)
  Select the Info Structure.
  Go to the "Update Types" tab.
  Check if the update type in question is assigned.
  If not, assign the correct update type.
  
  
  
  Check Update Type Definition:
  
  Transaction: KOB1 or KOB2
  Verify that the update type exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Update Types:
  
  If using a custom update type, ensure it is properly created and assigned.
  Check the program or user exit that triggers the update type.
  
  
  
  Check Info Structure Status:
  
  Make sure the Info Structure is active and not deleted or inactive.
  
  
  
  Review Long Text of the Error:
  
  The message suggests to "see long text" for more details.
  In the message display, press F1 on the message and then click "Long Text" for more detailed explanation.
  
  
  
  Check OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for message VO252 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Info Structures (LIS): Info Structures are used in SAP Logistics Information System to collect and analyze data.
  Update Types: Define how data is updated in Info Structures (e.g., cumulative, periodic).
  Common Transactions:
  
  KOB1 - Display Info Structure
  KOB2 - Change Info Structure
  KOB3 - Create Info Structure
  KOB5 - Maintain Update Rules
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Update type not assigned or does not exist for the Info Structure
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the correct update type to the Info Structure via transaction KOB2
  
  
  Check
  Info Structure status, update type definition, custom update type registration
  
  
  Additional
  Review long text of the message and SAP OSS Notes for further troubleshooting
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact update type and Info Structure name, I can help you with more specific steps.