How To Fix VQ223 - Error while reading the structure of the info structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Error while reading the structure of the info structure

What causes this issue?

The table/info structure could not be found in the Data Dictionary.
Either no info structure is 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?

Check and correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ223 - Error while reading the structure of the info structure ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VQ223 - Error while reading the structure of the info structure
  
  Cause:
  The error message VQ223 typically occurs during data extraction or reporting in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when the system encounters an issue reading the metadata or structure of an InfoStructure (an older BW object used for reporting and analysis).
  Common causes include:
  
  Inconsistent or corrupted InfoStructure metadata: The structure definition in the database or metadata repository might be inconsistent or corrupted.
  Missing or incorrect database tables: The underlying database tables for the InfoStructure might be missing or not properly generated.
  Transport or system copy issues: If the InfoStructure was transported from another system or after a system copy, some metadata might not have been correctly imported or activated.
  Authorization issues: The user executing the query or extraction might lack the necessary authorizations to read the InfoStructure.
  Version or patch inconsistencies: The BW system might have inconsistencies due to missing support packages or notes related to InfoStructure handling.
  Technical issues with the InfoStructure: For example, the InfoStructure might have been deleted or is in an inconsistent state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoStructure consistency:
  
  Use transaction RSDINFOVIEW or RSA1 to check the InfoStructure.
  Try to regenerate or activate the InfoStructure.
  In RSA1, navigate to the InfoStructure and check if it is active and consistent.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or regenerate the InfoStructure:
  
  Use transaction RSDINFOVIEW or RSDIS to rebuild the InfoStructure.
  Sometimes deleting and recreating the InfoStructure (if possible) can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Check underlying database tables:
  
  Verify that the database tables related to the InfoStructure exist and are not corrupted.
  Use SE11 to check the tables.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary BW authorizations to read the InfoStructure.
  Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Apply relevant SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to VQ223 or InfoStructure errors.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  Check system logs and dumps:
  
  Use transaction ST22 to check for any short dumps related to the error.
  Use SM21 for system logs.
  
  
  
  Transport and system copy checks:
  
  If the error appeared after a transport or system copy, verify that all objects were correctly imported and activated.
  Re-import or reactivate the InfoStructure if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoStructures are legacy BW objects used for reporting and analysis, replaced in newer BW versions by InfoProviders like InfoCubes and DSOs.
  SAP recommends migrating from InfoStructures to newer objects for better performance and support.
  The error VQ223 is specific to the InfoStructure metadata reading process.
  Transaction codes related to InfoStructures:
  
  RSDINFOVIEW – InfoStructure maintenance
  RSDIS – InfoStructure rebuild
  RSA1 – BW Modeling and Administration
  
  
  Check SAP Notes such as:
  
  SAP Note 000123456 (example) – for InfoStructure inconsistencies
  SAP Note 000654321 (example) – for VQ223 error fixes
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these steps, consider contacting SAP Support with detailed logs and system information.