How To Fix VQ218 - Table/structure & is not an information structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Table/structure & is not an information structure

What causes this issue?

The table/info structure must have been created using the SIS tool.

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?

The description of the info structures starts with 'S'.
Please correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ218 - Table/structure & is not an information structure ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VQ218 Table/structure & is not an information structure
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use a table or structure in a context where an information structure is expected, but the specified table or structure is not defined as an information structure in SAP.
  
  Information structures in SAP are special structures used primarily in Logistics Information System (LIS) reporting.
  The system expects an information structure (usually starting with S like S001, S002, etc.) but finds a regular table or structure instead.
  This can happen if:
  
  You mistakenly enter a database table or a non-information structure name where an information structure name is required.
  The information structure is not activated or does not exist.
  There is a typo or incorrect name in the input.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the name entered:
  
  Verify that the name you entered is indeed an information structure.
  Information structures typically start with S followed by numbers (e.g., S001).
  
  
  
  Activate the information structure:
  
  Go to transaction KOB1 or KOB2 or use transaction KOB1 to check if the information structure exists and is active.
  If the structure is inactive, activate it via transaction KOB2 or KOB3.
  
  
  
  Use the correct object:
  
  If you intended to use a database table or structure, ensure you are using the correct transaction or program that supports it.
  For LIS reporting, always use information structures, not database tables.
  
  
  
  Check for typos:
  
  Make sure there are no spelling mistakes or missing characters in the structure name.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP documentation or Basis team:
  
  If the information structure is missing, it might need to be created or restored.
  Basis or SAP support can help if the structure is missing or corrupted.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Information Structures (LIS):
  
  These are predefined or custom structures used in SAP Logistics Information System to collect and analyze data for reporting purposes.
  
  
  Transactions related to Information Structures:
  
  KOB1 - Display Information Structure
  KOB2 - Activate Information Structure
  KOB3 - Change Information Structure
  
  
  
  Common scenarios:
  
  When creating LIS reports or queries, you must specify an information structure.
  Using a database table name instead of an information structure name will trigger this error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to LIS and information structures for updates or known issues.
  SAP Help Portal: Search for "Information Structures in SAP LIS".
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.