How To Fix DDL_REPAIR040 - DDL Source &1 has no entry in DD02B. Handle via activation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDL_REPAIR - Message Class for Transaction CDS_REPAIR

• Message number: 040

• Message text: DDL Source &1 has no entry in DD02B. Handle via activation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDL_REPAIR040 - DDL Source &1 has no entry in DD02B. Handle via activation ?

  The SAP error message DDL_REPAIR040 indicates that there is an issue with a Data Dictionary (DD) object in the system. Specifically, the message states that the DDL source (which could be a table, view, or other database object) does not have an entry in the DD02B table, which is the database table that stores information about all database objects in the SAP Data Dictionary.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Entries: The DDL source might not have been properly created or activated, leading to a missing entry in the DD02B table.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might have been an issue during the transport process that caused the entry to be lost.
  Database Issues: There could be inconsistencies between the database and the Data Dictionary, possibly due to manual changes or corruption.
  Development Errors: If a developer has made