How To Fix DO598 - Table type &: Inactive runtime object could not be written

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 598

• Message text: Table type &: Inactive runtime object could not be written

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO598 - Table type &: Inactive runtime object could not be written ?

  The SAP error message DO598, which states "Table type &: Inactive runtime object could not be written," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming and data dictionary operations. This error indicates that there is an issue with a table type that is not active or has not been properly defined in the Data Dictionary.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Table Type: The most common cause of this error is that the table type being referenced is inactive. Inactive objects in the Data Dictionary cannot be used in runtime operations.
  Transport Issues: If the table type was recently created or modified and has not been activated, or if there are transport issues where the object is not available in the target system.
  Dependency Issues: The table type may have dependencies on other objects that are also inactive or not properly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Table Type:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the table type that is causing the error.
  Check if the status is "Inactive." If it is, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button (or using the F3 key).
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects (like structures, domains, etc.) are also active. If any dependent object is inactive, activate it as well.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue is related to transport, ensure that the transport request containing the table type has been released and imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Recheck Code:
  
  If you are using the table type in your ABAP code, ensure that the code is correctly referencing the active table type.
  
  
  
  Clear Buffer:
  
  Sometimes, clearing the buffer can help. You can do this by using transaction code SE14 (Database Utility) and selecting the option to "Clear Buffer."
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility
  SE80: Object Navigator (for checking related objects)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Data Dictionary objects and their activation.
  
  
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider debugging the ABAP program to identify where the inactive table type is being referenced.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DO598 error and ensure that your table types are active and correctly defined in the SAP system.