How To Fix AD205 - Object & is new, no active version exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Object & is new, no active version exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD205 - Object & is new, no active version exists ?

  The SAP error message AD205 "Object & is new, no active version exists" typically occurs when you are trying to access or use an object (like a program, function module, or other repository object) that has been created but does not yet have an active version. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a developer has created a new object but has not yet activated it, or when an object has been modified and the changes have not been activated.
  Cause:
  
  New Object: The object you are trying to access is newly created and has not been activated.
  Inactive Version: The object may have been modified, but the changes have not been activated, leaving it in an inactive state.
  Transport Issues: If the object is part of a transport request, it may not have been released or imported into the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Object: 
  
  Go to the object in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 for repository objects, SE38 for programs).
  Check if the object is in an inactive state. If so, activate it by selecting the object and choosing the "Activate" option (usually a button or menu item).
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the object is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been released and imported into the target system.
  Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to check the status of transport requests.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, the object may depend on other objects that are not active. Ensure that all related objects are also activated.
  
  
  
  Review Development Environment:
  
  If you are in a development environment, ensure that you are working in the correct client and that you have the necessary authorizations to activate objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the object or its purpose, consult the documentation or reach out to the developer who created it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  
  
  Activation Process: In SAP, activation is the process of making an object available for execution. This is crucial for programs, function modules, classes, etc.
  Development Guidelines: Follow best practices for development, including proper version control and documentation, to avoid issues with inactive objects.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.