Message type: E = Error
Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages
Message number: 157
Message text: Only active version of table & exists (action not allowed)
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AD157
- Only active version of table & exists (action not allowed) ?The SAP error message AD157 ("Only active version of table & exists (action not allowed)") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action on a database table that is not allowed because the table does not have an active version. This error is often encountered in the context of data dictionary operations, such as when trying to modify or delete a table that is not in an active state.
Cause: Inactive Table Version: The table you are trying to access or modify may have only an inactive version. In SAP, tables can have multiple versions (active and inactive), and actions can only be performed on the active version. Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from one system to another, it may not have been activated properly in the target system. Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the table may not have been activated after changes were
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