How To Fix AD170 - Fields of table & are not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Fields of table & are not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD170 - Fields of table & are not active ?

  The SAP error message AD170 indicates that certain fields of a specified table are not active. This typically occurs in the context of data dictionary objects, where the fields in question may not be properly activated or may have been modified without being reactivated.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Fields: The fields in the specified table have been defined but not activated. This can happen if changes were made to the table structure (like adding or modifying fields) and the changes were not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the transport might not have included the latest changes, leading to inactive fields.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the changes might not have been saved or activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Table: 
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the table that is causing the error.
  Check the status of the fields. If they are inactive, activate the table by clicking on the "Activate" button (or using the menu option).
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue is related to transport, ensure that the transport request containing the changes has been released and imported into the target system.
  Verify that all necessary objects are included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Recheck Modifications: 
  
  If you have made modifications to the table, ensure that all changes are saved and activated.
  If you are unsure, you can also check the change log for the table to see if any recent changes were made.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check: 
  
  Use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to check the consistency of the database objects. This can help identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If the problem persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools (for transport-related issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AD170 error and ensure that the fields in the specified table are active and functioning correctly.