How To Fix CE507 - Save not possible because & & contains inactive elements

CE507 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 507

• Message text: Save not possible because & & contains inactive elements

What causes this issue?

The specified table belongs to a group of tables.

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

Tables from this group can only be read by the module "Standard value
calculation" if this is supported by the system.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you have entered the correct table name.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE507 - Save not possible because & & contains inactive elements ?

  The SAP error message CE507 indicates that a save operation cannot be completed because the object you are trying to save contains inactive elements. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules, where certain master data or configuration settings may have inactive components.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Master Data: The error often arises when you are trying to save a document or configuration that references master data (like cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders) that has been marked as inactive.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration settings in the system may have been changed, leading to certain elements being deactivated.
  Data Consistency: The system enforces data consistency rules, and if any referenced element is inactive, it prevents the save operation to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inactive Elements:
  
  Identify the specific elements that are inactive. The error message may provide clues about which elements are causing the issue.
  Use transaction codes like