How To Fix DS628 - Text elements of program &1 are inactive (activate them first)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 628

• Message text: Text elements of program &1 are inactive (activate them first)

What causes this issue?

You want to implement a note or corrections for text elements in your
system.
The text elements were already modified and an inactive version exists.

System Response

Corrections cannot be implemented for inactive modifications.

How to fix this error?

Activate the text elements first. To do this, go to the text element
editor in transaction SE32 and activate the object in question.
Then implement the corrections or the note.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS628 - Text elements of program &1 are inactive (activate them first) ?

  The SAP error message DS628 indicates that the text elements of a specific program (denoted by &1) are inactive. This typically occurs when the program has not been activated or when the text elements (like texts for messages, labels, etc.) associated with the program are not active in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Text Elements: The text elements for the program have not been activated. This can happen if the program was recently created or modified and the text elements were not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the text elements may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Environment: In a development environment, if the program is still in development and has not been fully activated, you may encounter this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Program:
  
  Go to the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80).
  Enter the program name and check if it is in an inactive state.
  Activate the program by clicking on the "Activate" button (or pressing Ctrl+F3).
  
  
  
  Activate Text Elements:
  
  If the program is already activated, check the text elements specifically.
  In the ABAP Editor, navigate to the "Text Elements" section.
  Ensure that all text elements are activated. You can do this by selecting the text elements and activating them.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the program was transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary objects, including text elements.
  If needed, re-transport the program along with its text elements.
  
  
  
  Check for Syntax Errors:
  
  Sometimes, syntax errors in the program can prevent activation. Ensure that there are no syntax errors in the code.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SE63:
  
  If the text elements are related to translations, you can use transaction SE63 to check and activate translations for the program.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE63: Translation Environment
  
  
  Program Activation: Activation is a crucial step in SAP development, as it compiles the code and makes it executable.
  Transport Management: Understanding how transports work in SAP can help prevent issues related to inactive objects.
  
  If you follow these steps and ensure that the text elements are activated, the error message DS628 should be resolved. If the problem persists, consider checking with your SAP Basis team or consulting SAP support for further assistance.