How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN047 - Set type & is not active in the database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ATTRFRG_GEN - Message Class for Generating Attributes and Sets

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Set type & is not active in the database

What causes this issue?

A serious error has occurred.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The user wanted to access the set type &V1&. This set type is contained
in the set type table COMC_SETTYPE but the corresponding database table
&V1& is not active.
Try to activate the database table.
<DS:TRAN.SE11>Proceed</>
If this does not help, contact SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN047 - Set type & is not active in the database ?

  The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN047 indicates that a specific set type is not active in the database. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with characteristics and classes in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The set type specified in the error message is not activated in the database.
  There may be a configuration issue where the set type has not been properly defined or activated.
  The set type might have been deleted or is in a state that prevents it from being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Set Type Activation:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Classification System > Define Set Types.
  Verify if the set type mentioned in the error message is listed and active. If it is not active, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Set Type:
  
  If the set type is inactive, you can activate it by selecting the set type and choosing the appropriate option to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  Ensure that the set type has not been deleted. If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the classification system to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the set type was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the classification system for any specific instructions or updates regarding the set type.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG.
  CL02: Display Class.
  CL01: Create Class.
  CL03: Display Characteristics.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on the classification system and set types.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.