How To Fix BD101 - Table & is not an active table

BD101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BD - cross-application: data transfer

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Table & is not an active table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BD101 - Table & is not an active table ?

  The SAP error message BD101 indicates that a specific table is not active in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of data distribution or when trying to use a table that has not been properly activated in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Table: The table mentioned in the error message is not active. This can happen if the table was recently created or modified and has not been activated.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the table may not have been activated after changes were made.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the underlying database that prevent the table from being recognized as active.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction code SE11).
  Enter the name of