How To Fix DA503 - Basis table & is not active in ABAP Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Basis table & is not active in ABAP Dictionary

What causes this issue?

The base table, i.e. the primary table or one of the secondary tables,
of the aggregate (view, matchcode, lock object) is not active in the
ABAP/4 Dictionary.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DA503 - Basis table & is not active in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message DA503 indicates that a specific database table (denoted by &) is not active in the ABAP Dictionary. This typically means that the table has not been properly activated or there is an issue with its definition in the Data Dictionary.
  Cause:
  
  Table Not Activated: The most common cause is that the table has not been activated after its creation or modification.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Inconsistent State: The table might be in an inconsistent state due to a failed activation or other issues.
  Missing Dependencies: There may be dependencies (like domains or data elements) that are not active or are missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction code SE11).
  Enter the name of the table that is causing the error.
  If the table is not active, you will see an option to activate it. Click on the "Activate" button (or use the menu option).
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects (like domains, data elements, etc.) are also active. You can check this in SE11 by looking at the fields of the table and verifying their definitions.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the table was transported, check the transport request to ensure that it was imported correctly. You may need to re-import the transport or activate the table manually.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  If activation fails, check the activation log for any errors that might indicate what is wrong. This can provide clues on what needs to be fixed.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Table:
  
  In some cases, if the table is corrupted or has issues that cannot be resolved, you may need to recreate the table. This should be done with caution and typically in a development environment first.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to view and activate tables).
  SE14: Database Utility (to check and repair database objects).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Data Dictionary objects and their management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the DA503 error.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors that might provide additional context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DA503 error and ensure that the table is active in the ABAP Dictionary.