How To Fix VQ221 - Fields missing for info structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Fields missing for info structure

What causes this issue?

The table/info structure has no fields.
Either no info structure has been specified or errors have occurred
when creating the info structure.

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?

Please check and correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ221 - Fields missing for info structure ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VQ221 - Fields missing for info structure
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to execute or process an Info Structure (InfoSet) in SAP, but the required fields for that Info Structure are not properly maintained or missing. Info Structures are used in Logistics Information System (LIS) to collect and analyze data. If the fields that define the structure are incomplete or not assigned, the system cannot generate the report or data extraction, leading to this error.
  Common causes include:
  
  The Info Structure has not been fully defined or activated.
  Required fields have not been assigned or maintained in the Info Structure.
  The Info Structure is inconsistent or corrupted.
  Missing or incomplete field selection in the Info Structure maintenance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Info Structure Definition:
  
  Go to transaction KOB1 or KOB2 (depending on your SAP version) to maintain Info Structures.
  Verify that all necessary fields are assigned to the Info Structure.
  Ensure that the Info Structure is active and consistent.
  
  
  
  Maintain Fields:
  
  Use transaction KOB2 to maintain the fields for the Info Structure.
  Add any missing fields that are required for your reporting or data extraction.
  Save and activate the Info Structure after maintenance.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Reorganize Info Structure:
  
  Sometimes, you may need to rebuild or reorganize the Info Structure data using transaction KOB1 or KOB2.
  This ensures that the data is consistent and the structure is properly populated.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to maintain and execute Info Structures.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the Info Structure was transported from another system, verify that all related objects and fields were transported correctly.
  Check for inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Info Structures (LIS): Info Structures are part of the Logistics Information System used for reporting and analysis in modules like MM, SD, PP, etc.
  Transactions:
  
  KOB1 - Maintain Info Structure
  KOB2 - Maintain Info Structure Fields
  KOB3 - Display Info Structure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to Info Structures if the problem persists.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Info Structures and their maintenance.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VQ221 - Fields missing for info structure indicates that the Info Structure is incomplete or missing required fields. To resolve it, verify and maintain the fields in the Info Structure using transactions like KOB2, ensure the structure is active, and rebuild the data if necessary.