How To Fix DO407 - Inactive runtime object for data element & could not be written

DO407 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Inactive runtime object for data element & could not be written

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO407 - Inactive runtime object for data element & could not be written ?

  The SAP error message DO407 indicates that there is an issue with an inactive runtime object for a data element, which means that the system is unable to write or access the data element due to its inactive status. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the activation of a program, function module, or when trying to access a data element that has not been properly activated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Data Element: The data element in question has not been activated in the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen if changes were made to the data element but it was not activated afterward.
  Transport Issues: If the data element was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to quality assurance), it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Errors: There may be errors in the development environment that prevent the data element from being activated properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Data Element:
  
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