How To Fix DA303 - Inactive nametab for & does not contain any fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DA - Dictionary: Compare, distribution, timer, instantiation

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Inactive nametab for & does not contain any fields

What causes this issue?

The inactive nametab has a header, but no fields.

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

System Response

None

How to fix this error?

Check why the header exists, but has no fields. In exceptional cases,
this may be caused by 09 activation (that is, activation of DB -
independent storage parameters).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DA303 - Inactive nametab for & does not contain any fields ?

  The SAP error message DA303 indicates that the name table (nametab) for a specified object (represented by &) is inactive and does not contain any fields. This typically occurs in the context of data dictionary objects, such as structures, tables, or views, where the system is unable to find the necessary field definitions.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Object: The most common cause of this error is that the data dictionary object (like a table or structure) is inactive. Inactive objects do not have a valid name table, which leads to the error.
  Missing Fields: The object may not have any fields defined, or the fields may not be properly activated.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Object:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the object (table, structure, etc.) that is causing the error.
  Check the status of the object. If it is inactive, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button (or using the shortcut Ctrl+F3).
  
  
  
  Check Field Definitions:
  
  Ensure that the object has fields defined. If it does not, you will need to add the necessary fields and then activate the object again.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the object was transported, ensure that all related objects are also transported and activated in the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any errors that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, the object may depend on other objects. Ensure that all dependent objects are active and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility (to check database-related issues)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to view and manage various objects)
  
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, you may want to debug the program or function module that is generating the error to get more context on why the inactive nametab is being accessed.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DA303 error and ensure that the necessary data dictionary objects are active and properly defined.