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

DA503 - Overview

• 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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DA503 - Details

• 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