How To Fix DDU012 - Inactive nametab for ABAP Dictionary object &: Unexpected object type

DDU012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDU - Dictionary Tools 5.0

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Inactive nametab for ABAP Dictionary object &: Unexpected object type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDU012 - Inactive nametab for ABAP Dictionary object &: Unexpected object type ?

  The SAP error message DDU012 indicates that there is an issue with an inactive nametab for an ABAP Dictionary object. This typically occurs when the system is trying to access a dictionary object (like a table, view, or data element) that is not active or has an unexpected object type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Object: The ABAP Dictionary object (like a table or structure) is not activated. This can happen if the object was created or modified but not activated.
  Object Type Mismatch: The system is expecting a certain type of object (e.g., a table) but finds a different type (e.g., a view or data element).
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, it might not have been activated in the target system.
  Corrupted Object: There might be corruption in the object definition or its dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Object: 
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Find the object that is causing the issue