Message type: E = Error
Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)
Message number: 216
Message text: --> Activation by user DDIC
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DT216
- --> Activation by user DDIC ?The SAP error message DT216, which states "Activation by user DDIC," typically occurs when there is an issue with the activation of a data element, domain, or other dictionary object in the SAP system. This error is often related to authorization issues or the way the system is configured to handle dictionary objects.
Cause: Authorization Issues: The user attempting to activate the object may not have the necessary authorizations. In many SAP systems, only the user DDIC (the Data Dictionary user) has the required permissions to perform certain actions related to data dictionary objects. Object Locking: The object you are trying to activate might be locked by another user or process. Transport Issues: If the object is part of a transport request, there may be issues with the transport itself or the request may not have been released properly. System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that restricts activation to specific users
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