How To Fix AD045 - Table & is not active (check name)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Table & is not active (check name)

What causes this issue?

The table either does not exist in the ABAP/4 Dictionary or else has
not yet been activated there.

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?

Check your entry. You can obtain an overview of existing tables and
their status using the Information System (SE15).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD045 - Table & is not active (check name) ?

  The SAP error message AD045 indicates that a specific table is not active in the system. This typically occurs when the table has not been properly activated or has been deactivated in the ABAP Dictionary. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Table Not Activated: The table in question has not been activated in the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen if the table was newly created or modified and the activation process was not completed.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system (e.g., from development to quality or production), it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Naming Issues: The error message may also indicate that the name of the table is incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction code SE11).
  Enter the name of the table that is causing the error.
  If the table is not active, you will see an option to activate it. Click on the "Activate" button to activate the table.
  After activation, check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the table was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported into the target system.
  You can check the transport logs for any errors related to the table.
  
  
  
  Verify Table Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the table in the error message to ensure it is spelled correctly and exists in the system.
  If you are using a custom table, ensure that it has been created and activated properly.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If the table has dependencies (like foreign keys or indexes), ensure that all related objects are also active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (for checking and activating tables).
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer (for checking transport requests).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to table activation or known bugs.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction code SM21) for any additional error messages that might provide more context.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate tables in the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AD045 error and ensure that the table is active in your SAP system.