How To Fix AD699 - Field & (data element or domain is not active)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 699

• Message text: Field & (data element or domain is not active)

What causes this issue?

For a field, the corresponding data element or domain upon which it is
based is not yet active in the ABAP/4 Dictionary.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Go to the data element maintenance screen or the domain maintenance
screen and activate the object.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD699 - Field & (data element or domain is not active) ?

  The SAP error message AD699 indicates that a specific field (represented by &) is associated with a data element or domain that is not active in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access a field in a table or structure that relies on a data element or domain that has been deactivated or not properly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Data Element or Domain: The data element or domain associated with the field is not active. This can happen if it was deactivated intentionally or if there was an issue during the transport of changes.
  Transport Issues: If the data element or domain was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include the necessary objects or was not executed correctly.
  Development Changes: Changes made in the development environment that have not been properly activated or transported to the target environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Data Element or Domain:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the data element or domain that is causing the issue.
  Check if it is active. If it is not, activate it by selecting the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  Ensure that the transport requests containing the data element or domain have been successfully imported into the target system.
  If necessary, re-import the transport request.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if there are any dependencies or related objects that also need to be activated or adjusted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs related to the data element or domain to understand why it might have been deactivated.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If the field is part of custom development, ensure that the custom code is correctly referencing active data elements and domains.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to check and activate data elements and domains.
  SE80: Object Navigator - to view related objects and dependencies.
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer - to manage transport requests.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific data element or domain.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AD699 error and ensure that the relevant data elements and domains are active and functioning correctly in your SAP system.