How To Fix DO400 - Runtime object for data element & could not be generated

DO400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Runtime object for data element & could not be generated

What causes this issue?

The runtime object (nametab) of the data element could not be
generated.

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?

The log contains further details about the error. If necessary, try
again to activate the data element.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO400 - Runtime object for data element & could not be generated ?

  The SAP error message "DO400 Runtime object for data element & could not be generated" typically occurs during the activation of a data element or when trying to generate runtime objects in the ABAP Dictionary. This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Definition: The data element may not be fully defined, or there may be missing components such as domains or field labels.
  Inconsistent Data Types: The data type of the data element may not be compatible with the underlying database or other related objects.
  Transport Issues: If the data element was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing dependencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate runtime objects.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the underlying database, such as locks or corruption.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP