How To Fix DDU006 - Inactive nametab ABAP Dictionary object &: DBLENGTH2 filled

DDU006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDU - Dictionary Tools 5.0

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Inactive nametab ABAP Dictionary object &: DBLENGTH2 filled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDU006 - Inactive nametab ABAP Dictionary object &: DBLENGTH2 filled ?

  The SAP error message DDU006 indicates that there is an issue with an inactive name table (nametab) in the ABAP Dictionary. Specifically, the message states that the DBLENGTH2 field is filled, which typically means that there is a problem with the data length definitions in the database table or structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Name Table: The error occurs when the name table for a database object (like a table or structure) is inactive. This can happen if the object has been modified but not activated.
  Data Length Issues: The DBLENGTH2 field being filled suggests that there may be inconsistencies in the data length definitions for the fields in the database table or structure.
  Database Consistency: There may be inconsistencies between the ABAP Dictionary definitions and the actual database structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Object: The first step is to activate the ABAP Dictionary object that is causing the issue. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the ABAP Dictionary