How To Fix AD446 - Domain & is active, check value table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Domain & is active, check value table

What causes this issue?

The value table specified for this domain must be checked, since it is
not correct in this form. The following instances are possible:
The specified value table is not active or has not been created.
Although the specified table is active, the last field of this table in
the key field does not point to the domain itself. However, this is a
requirement for designating a table as as a value table and thus
as the value area for a domain.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Case 1.
After activating the domain, create and activate the value table, with
the last key field pointing to the domain itself.
Case 2.
Change the value table, so that the last key field points to the domain
itself. If an incorrect table was specified, which has nothing to do
with the actual value table, enter the correct table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD446 - Domain & is active, check value table ?

  The SAP error message AD446 ("Domain & is active, check value table") typically occurs when there is an issue with the domain definition in the SAP system. This error indicates that the domain you are trying to use is currently active, but there is a problem with the associated value table.
  Cause:
  
  Domain Definition Issues: The domain may not have a proper value table defined, or the value table may not be correctly populated.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data stored in the value table that do not match the domain's specifications.
  Transport Issues: If the domain or value table was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  Development Changes: Changes made in the development environment that have not been properly reflected in the production environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Domain Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the domain name and check its definition.
  Ensure that the value table is correctly defined and that it exists.
  
  
  
  Check Value Table:
  
  If the domain has a value table, check the contents of that table to ensure it is populated correctly.
  Use transaction SE11 to view the value table and verify that the entries are valid.
  
  
  
  Activate Domain and Value Table:
  
  If you have made changes to the domain or value table, ensure that both are activated. You can do this in SE11 by selecting the domain or value table and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to the domain or value table.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the database to identify any inconsistencies between the domain and its value table.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific domain and value table for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility (for consistency checks)
  SE37: Function Module (to check if any function modules are using the domain)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the domain or value table in question. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is triggering the error to identify the root cause.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the AD446 error message in SAP.