How To Fix /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR118 - Unable to find or activate table type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Unable to find or activate table type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR118 - Unable to find or activate table type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GENERATOR118 Unable to find or activate table type &1 typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when the system is unable to locate or activate a specific table type that is required for the operation being performed. This can happen for several reasons, including missing or incorrectly defined table types in the Data Dictionary (DDIC).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Table Type: The specified table type does not exist in the Data Dictionary.
  Activation Issues: The table type exists but is not activated, which can happen if there were changes made to the structure or if the transport requests have not been properly imported.
  Naming Issues: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention used when referencing the table type.
  Transport Issues: If the table type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the table type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Type Existence:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the table type exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or ensure it is included in the relevant transport request.
  
  
  
  Activate Table Type:
  
  If the table type exists but is not activated, you can activate it in SE11. Select the table type and click on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Naming:
  
  Verify that the name of the table type being referenced in your code or configuration is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the table type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. If not, you may need to re-import the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and activate the table type. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the BOPF logic to identify where the error is being triggered. This may provide additional context on why the table type cannot be found or activated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE24 (Class Builder).
  BOPF Documentation: Review SAP documentation on BOPF for more insights into how business objects and their associated types are managed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.