How To Fix DDLS368 - Entity &: Data element & parameter/field & does not exist or not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Entity &: Data element & parameter/field & does not exist or not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS368 - Entity &: Data element & parameter/field & does not exist or not active ?

  The SAP error message DDLS368 indicates that there is an issue with a data element or field in the context of a Data Definition Language (DDL) operation, such as when creating or modifying database objects. The message typically means that the specified data element or field is either not defined in the system or is not currently active.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Data Element: The data element or field specified in the error message does not exist in the SAP system.
  Inactive Data Element: The data element exists but is not active. This can happen if it has been deactivated or if it is in a transport request that has not yet been released.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the data element or field being referenced.
  Missing Dependencies: The data element may depend on other objects that are not available or active in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existence: Verify that the data element or field exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to search for the data element.
  Activate the Data Element: If the data element exists but is inactive, you can activate it using transaction SE11. Select the data element and choose the "Activate" option.
  Correct Typographical Errors: Double-check the spelling of the data element or field name in your DDL statement or program to ensure there are no typos.
  Check Transport Requests: If the data element is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been released and imported into the target system.
  Review Dependencies: If the data element has dependencies, ensure that all related objects are also active and available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to check and activate data elements.
  SE80: Object Navigator - to view related objects and dependencies.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for data elements and DDL operations for further understanding of how to manage data definitions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance, as they may have additional insights or access to system logs that can help diagnose the problem.