How To Fix ABADR003 - Table & is not active in ABAP Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ABADR - Message Class for Characteristic Derivation

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Table & is not active in ABAP Dictionary

What causes this issue?

You have entered a table that is not active in the ABAP Dictionary. The
system therefor cannot read this table.

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 table that is active in the ABAP Dictionary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ABADR003 - Table & is not active in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message ABADR003 indicates that a specific table in the ABAP Dictionary is not active. This can occur for various reasons, such as changes made to the table structure that have not been activated, or the table being in a state that prevents it from being used.
  Cause:
  
  Table Not Activated: The most common cause is that the table has been modified (e.g., fields added, deleted, or changed) but has not been activated.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from one system to another, it might not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the table might be in a state of modification and not yet activated.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent the table from being recognized as active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction code SE11).
  Enter the name of the table that is causing the error.
  Check the status of the table. If it shows as "not active," click on the "Activate" button to activate it.
  After activation, check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the table 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 for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, other objects (like views or indexes) that depend on the table may also need to be activated. Ensure that all dependent objects are active.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  If there are database issues, you may need to check the database consistency. This can involve running database consistency checks or consulting with your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Table:
  
  In extreme cases, if the table is corrupted or cannot be activated, you may need to recreate it. This should be done with caution and typically in a development environment first.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (ABAP Dictionary)
  SE14: Database Utility (for checking and adjusting database objects)
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools (for managing transport requests)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on ABAP Dictionary and table management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific table or error message. You can search for notes using the SAP ONE Support Launchpad.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ABADR003 error and ensure that the table is active and usable in your SAP system.