How To Fix VQ234 - Info structure & already in use for procedure &!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Info structure & already in use for procedure &!

What causes this issue?

Info structure &v1& is already being used for product allocation
procedure &v2& in a different production allocation step. An info
structure can only be used once for a product allocation procedure.

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?

Enter a different info structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ234 - Info structure & already in use for procedure &! ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VQ234 - Info structure & already in use for procedure &!
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign or create an Info Structure that is already assigned to another InfoSet or procedure in SAP Logistics Information System (LIS). In other words, the Info Structure you are attempting to use is currently linked to a different procedure, and SAP does not allow multiple procedures to use the same Info Structure simultaneously.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Info Structure: A data structure in LIS that stores summarized data for reporting.
  Procedure: A set of rules or methods that define how data is collected and processed into the Info Structure.
  Each Info Structure can only be assigned to one procedure at a time.
  Attempting to assign an Info Structure to a second procedure triggers this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to transaction MC21 (Create Info Structure) or MC22 (Change Info Structure).
  Verify which procedure the Info Structure is currently assigned to.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Info Structure:
  
  If the Info Structure is already in use, create a new Info Structure for your new procedure.
  Use transaction MC21 to create a new Info Structure.
  
  
  
  Reassign or Delete Existing Procedure:
  
  If the existing procedure is no longer needed, you can delete or change it to free the Info Structure.
  Use transaction MC20 (Create Procedure) or MC23 (Display Procedure) to manage procedures.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  In SPRO, navigate to Logistics - General > Information System > Info Structures > Maintain Info Structures.
  Verify the assignments and ensure no conflicts exist.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made in a development system, ensure proper transport to quality and production systems.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MC20 - Create LIS Procedure
  MC21 - Create Info Structure
  MC22 - Change Info Structure
  MC23 - Display Procedure
  MC24 - Delete Info Structure
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP OSS Notes for any known issues related to Info Structures and procedures.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Logistics Information System (LIS)
  SAP Library: Logistics General > Information System > Info Structures
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error message VQ234 indicates that the Info Structure you want to use is already assigned to another procedure. To resolve this, either use a different Info Structure or remove/change the existing assignment.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the exact steps you are performing or the context in which this error occurs.