How To Fix APOC_OC_CONFIG019 - Activation code must have the value "2" (Application Inactive).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APOC_OC_CONFIG - Output Control Configuration Messages

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Activation code must have the value "2" (Application Inactive).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APOC_OC_CONFIG019 - Activation code must have the value "2" (Application Inactive). ?

  The SAP error message APOC_OC_CONFIG019 indicates that the activation code for a specific application or configuration must be set to "2," which signifies that the application is inactive. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where certain configurations or applications need to be activated or deactivated based on business requirements.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The activation code for a specific application or configuration is set to a value other than "2" (inactive).
  There may be a misconfiguration in the settings of the application or planning area.
  The application might be in a state that does not allow it to be activated or used in the current context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP APO.
  Verify the activation code for the application or planning area in question.
  
  
  
  Set Activation Code:
  
  If the activation code is not set to "2," change it to "2" to indicate that the application is inactive.
  This can typically be done in the configuration transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/OC for the configuration of the order-based planning).
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or other configurations that might be preventing the application from being set to inactive.
  Check if there are any active processes or jobs that might be using the application.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are correctly moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application or configuration for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/OC for configuration and /SAPAPO/MC for monitoring.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional context regarding the error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APOC_OC_CONFIG019 error and ensure that the application is correctly configured as inactive.