How To Fix VQ295 - Updating info structure is not switched on!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 295

• Message text: Updating info structure is not switched on!

What causes this issue?

Update is not activated for info structure &v1&.

System Response

The update to order entry quantity is not carried out. Overusage of
allocation quantities can occur.

How to fix this error?

Activate the update for info structure &v1&. Select the synchronous
update.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VQ295 - Updating info structure is not switched on! ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VQ295 - Updating info structure is not switched on!
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to update or post data to an InfoStructure (InfoCube or InfoSet) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse), but the update process for that particular InfoStructure is not activated or switched on. Essentially, the system is configured such that the InfoStructure is not set to receive data updates, so any attempt to update it results in this error.
  
  Explanation:
  
  InfoStructures are objects in SAP BW used to store aggregated or detailed data for reporting.
  Before data can be loaded or updated into an InfoStructure, the update process must be explicitly activated.
  If the update is not switched on, the system prevents any data changes to maintain data consistency and integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Update for the InfoStructure:
  
  Go to transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the InfoProvider section and locate the InfoStructure in question.
  Right-click on the InfoStructure and select Activate Update or use the menu path:
  
  InfoStructure ? Extras ? Activate Update.
  
  
  Confirm the activation.
  
  
  
  Check Update Status:
  
  You can check the update status of an InfoStructure using transaction RSDU_CHECK_INFOSTRUCTURE or by viewing the InfoStructure properties.
  Ensure that the update flag is set to "Active."
  
  
  
  If the InfoStructure is obsolete:
  
  Note that InfoStructures are considered obsolete in newer SAP BW versions, replaced by InfoCubes and Advanced DataStore Objects (ADSO).
  Consider migrating to newer objects if possible.
  
  
  
  After activation:
  
  Retry the data load or update process.
  The error should no longer occur.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1 – Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSDU_CHECK_INFOSTRUCTURE – Check InfoStructure update status
  RSMO – Monitor for data loads and updates
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to InfoStructure update issues for your specific SAP BW version.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always ensure InfoStructures are activated before attempting data loads.
  Consider using InfoCubes or ADSOs for new developments as InfoStructures are deprecated.
  
  
  
  Additional Troubleshooting:
  
  If activation fails, check for authorization issues.
  Verify that no other process is locking the InfoStructure.
  Check system logs (SM21) and update logs (SM13) for related errors.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  InfoStructure update is not activated.
  
  
  Solution
  Activate update for the InfoStructure via RSA1.
  
  
  Related Info
  InfoStructures are deprecated; consider migration. Use RSA1, RSDU_CHECK_INFOSTRUCTURE.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the context of the operation causing the error (e.g., data load, process chain step) and the SAP BW version.