How To Fix 5P291 - &: Structure & in feature & is not active in the Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

• Message number: 291

• Message text: &: Structure & in feature & is not active in the Dictionary

What causes this issue?

An error has occurred when reading a feature structure.
Possible causes: It does not exist in the Dictionary.
It is not active in the Dictionary.
System-related reasons prevent it from being read.

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?

Make sure that the structure in question is in the Dictionary and that
it is active.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P291 - &: Structure & in feature & is not active in the Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message 5P291 indicates that a specific structure in the SAP Dictionary is not active. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a structure that has not been activated or is not available in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Structure: The structure referenced in the error message is not activated in the Data Dictionary. This can happen if the structure was recently created or modified and has not been activated yet.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the structure may not have been properly activated after changes were made.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Structure:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction code SE11).
  Enter the name of the structure mentioned in the error message.
  Check if the structure is inactive. If it is, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button (or using the menu option).
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the structure was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  You can check the transport logs for any errors during the import process.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects (like tables, views, etc.) that rely on this structure are also active.
  
  
  
  Recheck the Code:
  
  If you are calling this structure in your ABAP code, ensure that the structure name is correctly spelled and that you are using the correct version of the structure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to view and activate structures.
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer - to manage transport requests.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Data Dictionary objects and activation processes.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify where the inactive structure is being referenced.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5P291 and ensure that the structure is active in the SAP Dictionary.