How To Fix VQ288 - Info structure &1 is not in any update!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Info structure &1 is not in any update!

What causes this issue?

Info structure &v1& is not assigned to an update group.

System Response

If no update group is defined for the confirmed order quantity of the
schedule lines, then the checking date from the update rule can not be
determined.
Product allocation can not be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Assign the info structure to an update group and define an update rule
for the order entry quantity.
Check the settings for the update group and the statistics groups for
customers and materials

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ288 - Info structure &1 is not in any update! ?

  The SAP error message:
  VQ288 Info structure &1 is not in any update!
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Logistics Information System (LIS) or when working with InfoStructures in modules like SD, MM, or PP.
  
  Cause
  This error means that the specified InfoStructure (represented by &1) is not assigned to any update process. In other words, the InfoStructure is not linked to any update rules or update groups, so the system does not know how to update it with new data.
  Common reasons include:
  
  The InfoStructure has been created but not assigned to any update group.
  The update rules or update groups for the InfoStructure have not been maintained or activated.
  The InfoStructure is incorrectly configured or missing in the update process.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the InfoStructure is properly assigned to an update group and that the update rules are maintained and active.
  Steps:
  
  
  Check InfoStructure Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction LIS1 or LIS2 (depending on your SAP version and module).
  Verify that the InfoStructure is assigned to an update group.
  
  
  
  Maintain Update Rules:
  
  Use transaction LIS3 or LIS4 to maintain update rules.
  Ensure that the update rules for the InfoStructure are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign InfoStructure to Update Group:
  
  Use transaction LIS5 to assign the InfoStructure to an update group.
  Make sure the update group is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate the Update Process:
  
  After assignment, activate the update process for the InfoStructure.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to maintain InfoStructures and update groups.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Update:
  
  After configuration, try to run the update again.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  InfoStructure: A data structure in SAP LIS that stores aggregated data for reporting and analysis.
  Update Group: A grouping of InfoStructures that share the same update rules.
  Update Rules: Define how data is extracted and updated into InfoStructures.
  Transactions:
  
  LIS1 - InfoStructure maintenance
  LIS2 - InfoStructure display
  LIS3 - Update rules maintenance
  LIS4 - Update rules display
  LIS5 - Assign InfoStructure to update group
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  InfoStructure not assigned to any update group
  
  
  Solution
  Assign InfoStructure to update group and maintain update rules
  
  
  Transactions
  LIS1, LIS3, LIS5
  
  
  
  
  If after these steps the problem persists, check for OSS notes related to your SAP version or consult your SAP Basis/Support team for further analysis.