How To Fix DO695 - DDL source & marked as inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 695

• Message text: DDL source & marked as inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO695 - DDL source & marked as inactive ?

  The SAP error message DO695 indicates that a Data Definition Language (DDL) source is marked as inactive. This typically occurs in the context of database objects, such as tables, views, or other database structures that have been defined in the SAP system but are not currently active or usable.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive DDL Source: The DDL source (like a table or view definition) has been marked as inactive, which means it cannot be used for operations such as data manipulation or querying.
  Transport Issues: If the DDL source was transported from another system, it might not have been activated properly in the target system.
  Development Environment: In a development environment, changes might have been made to the DDL source, but the changes were not activated.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the DDL source.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the DDL Source:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary objects).
  Locate the DDL source that is marked as inactive.
  Activate the object by selecting the "Activate" option. This will compile the DDL source and make it active.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the DDL source was transported, ensure that the transport request was imported correctly and that all necessary objects were activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Change Requests:
  
  If changes were made in the development environment, ensure that all changes are properly activated before moving to production.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to activate DDL sources. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, other objects may depend on the DDL source. Ensure that all dependent objects are also active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SE14 (Database Utility)
  SE80 (Object Navigator)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to DDL sources and activation.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing database objects and understanding DDL sources.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.