How To Fix DB790 - & is not an active data element

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 790

• Message text: & is not an active data element

What causes this issue?

You attempted to determine the technical attributes of the data element
"&V1&", but "&V1&" is not an active data element.

System Response

Function call terminated.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB790 - & is not an active data element ?

  The SAP error message DB790 typically indicates that there is an issue with a database field or data element that is not recognized as active in the system. This can occur for various reasons, often related to database inconsistencies or issues with the data dictionary.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Data Element: The data element referenced in the error message is not active in the SAP system. This can happen if the data element was recently created or modified but not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the data element was transported from another system and the transport did not complete successfully, it may not be active.
  Database Table Issues: The underlying database table may have inconsistencies or may not be properly defined in the data dictionary.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, changes may not have been properly activated or released.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Data Element:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the data element that is causing the issue.
  Check if it is active. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  Ensure that all relevant transport requests have been properly imported and activated in the target system.
  If there are pending transports, complete them.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Database Objects:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to rebuild the database objects. This can be done using transaction SE14 (Database Utility).
  Select the relevant table and choose the option to "Activate" or "Rebuild".
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check for inconsistencies in the data dictionary.
  You can also use transaction SE14 to check for inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility
  SE80: Object Navigator
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check for SAP Notes related to your specific version of SAP, as they may provide additional insights or fixes for known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for data elements and database management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the DB790 error message in SAP.