How To Fix AD048 - Data element is not active (check name)

AD048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Data element is not active (check name)

What causes this issue?

The data element you have selected is not active.

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?

Press F5 to branch to the Data Dictionary Information System to search
for active data elements. Pressing F2 takes you into data element
maintenance where you can either activate the specified data element or
define and activate a new data element.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD048 - Data element is not active (check name) ?

  The SAP error message AD048, which states "Data element is not active (check name)," typically occurs when you are trying to use a data element in a program, table, or structure that is not currently active in the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Data Element: The data element you are trying to use has not been activated in the system. This can happen if it was recently created or modified and has not been activated yet.
  Transport Issues: If the data element was transported from another system (like a development system to a production system), it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Namespace Issues: If the data element is in a different namespace or package that is not properly included or activated in your current context.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the data element may be in a different state compared