How To Fix AD278 - No active version of foreign key &-&

AD278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 278

• Message text: No active version of foreign key &-&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD278 - No active version of foreign key &-& ?

  The SAP error message AD278 "No active version of foreign key &-&" typically occurs when there is an issue with the foreign key relationship in the database. This error indicates that the system cannot find an active version of the specified foreign key, which is necessary for maintaining referential integrity between tables.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Foreign Key: The foreign key relationship may not be active or may have been deleted or deactivated in the database.
  Missing Data: The data that the foreign key is supposed to reference may be missing or not properly defined.
  Transport Issues: If the foreign key was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated correctly.
  Database Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the foreign key from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Foreign Key Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the foreign key definition. Ensure that it is active and correctly defined.
  If it is inactive,