How To Fix 0M345 - Object is still inactive. Activate first before adjustment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0M - Customer Enhancements

• Message number: 345

• Message text: Object is still inactive. Activate first before adjustment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0M345 - Object is still inactive. Activate first before adjustment ?

  The SAP error message "0M345 Object is still inactive. Activate first before adjustment" typically occurs when you are trying to make adjustments or changes to an object (like a master data record, configuration, or a program) that has not yet been activated in the system. This is common in various SAP modules, including SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and SAP ABAP.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Object: The object you are trying to adjust (e.g., InfoObject, DataSource, or a program) is in an inactive state. Inactive objects cannot be modified or adjusted until they are activated.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from another system, it might not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Environment: In a development environment, objects may be created but not activated, leading to this error when trying to use them.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Object:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction code (e.g., RSA1 for BW objects, SE80 for ABAP objects).
  Locate the inactive object.
  Right-click on the object and select "Activate" or use the appropriate menu option to activate it.
  After activation, try to perform the adjustment again.
  
  
  
  Check Activation Logs:
  
  If activation fails, check the activation logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the object could not be activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the object was transported, ensure that the transport request was properly released and imported into the target system.
  Verify that all dependencies of the object are also activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type you are working with for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Permissions:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to activate objects in the system. If not, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  RSA1 (for BW objects)
  SE80 (for ABAP development)
  SE11 (for Data Dictionary objects)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the specific object type you are working with.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (SM21) for any related errors that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully activate the object for adjustments.