How To Fix DO225 - Value table & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Value table & is not active

What causes this issue?

The value table specified is not active.
A value table can be used in a foreign key definition as check table.
In this case a value check against the values of the check table is
carried out on the screen for corresponding fields.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Activate the value table if you want to use the value table as check
table in a foreign key definition.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO225 - Value table & is not active ?

  The SAP error message DO225, which states "Value table & is not active," typically occurs when you are trying to use a value table that has not been activated in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when working with custom development, data dictionary objects, or when trying to access certain fields in a table that rely on a value table for validation.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Value Table: The primary cause of this error is that the value table associated with a domain or data element is not active. In SAP, value tables are used to define valid values for a field.
  Transport Issues: If the value table was recently transported from another system and has not been activated in the target system, this error may occur.
  Development Issues: If you are working in a development environment and have created or modified a value table but have not activated it, you will encounter this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Value Table:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction code SE11).
  Enter the name of the value table that is causing the error.
  Check the status of the table. If it is inactive, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button (or using the menu option).
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that any related domains or data elements that reference this value table are also active.
  If the value table is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recheck Custom Development:
  
  If you are working with custom development, ensure that all related objects (like domains, data elements, and tables) are properly activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the value table or its purpose, consult the SAP documentation or your technical team for clarification.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility (to check and activate database objects)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the value table or the error message.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DO225 error and ensure that the value table is active and functioning correctly in your SAP system.