How To Fix AD228 - Table & is not an active table


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

  • Message number: 228

  • Message text: Table & is not an active table

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD228 - Table & is not an active table ?
    The SAP error message AD228, which states "Table & is not an active table," typically occurs when you are trying to access a database table that is not currently active in the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
    Causes:
    
    Table Not Activated: The table has not been activated in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
    Transport Issues: The table definition may have been transported to the system but not activated.
    Development Environment: The table exists in a development environment but has not been transported to the quality or production environment.
    Database Issues: There may be issues with the underlying database that prevent the table from being recognized as active.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Activate the Table:
    
    Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
    Enter the name of the table that is causing the error.
    Check if the table is in an inactive state. If it is, activate it by

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