How To Fix AD289 - Check table & is not active

AD289 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Check table & is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD289 - Check table & is not active ?

  The SAP error message AD289, which states "Check table & is not active," typically occurs when a check table that is supposed to be linked to a foreign key in the database is not active. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes in the database structure, transport issues, or inconsistencies in the data dictionary.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Check Table: The check table referenced in the error message is not active in the system. This can happen if the table was recently created or modified and has not been activated.
  Transport Issues: If the check table was transported from another system and the transport did not complete successfully, it may remain inactive.
  Database Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the check table from being activated.
  Development Changes: Changes made in the development environment that have not been properly transported to the production environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Check Table:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction