How To Fix DT242 - Field &: Component type or domain used not active or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)

• Message number: 242

• Message text: Field &: Component type or domain used not active or does not exist

What causes this issue?

The corresponding row type for a field or the underlying domain for for
a data element is not active in the Dictionary or does not exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Go to the type maintenance or domain maintenance screen and activate
the object or create the object and activate it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT242 - Field &: Component type or domain used not active or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DT242 indicates that there is an issue with a field in your data dictionary, specifically that the component type or domain used is either not active or does not exist. This error typically arises during the development or execution of ABAP programs, data dictionary operations, or when working with table structures.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Data Element or Domain: The data element or domain associated with the field is not active. This can happen if it has been modified but not activated.
  Non-existent Data Element or Domain: The data element or domain may have been deleted or never created.
  Transport Issues: If the data element or domain was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Naming Issues: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the field definition.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Data Element/Domain:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Check the data element or domain associated with the field.
  If it is inactive, activate it by selecting the object and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Existence:
  
  Ensure that the data element or domain exists in the system. If it does not, you may need to create it or restore it from a transport request.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all objects were successfully imported and activated.
  
  
  
  Correct Naming:
  
  Verify that the field name is correctly spelled and matches the data element or domain name.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, other objects may depend on the data element or domain. Ensure that all dependencies are also active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  
  
  
  Debugging: If you are unsure where the error is occurring, you can use the ABAP debugger to trace the execution and identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for DT242 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for data elements and domains to understand their roles and how they should be configured.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DT242 error and ensure that your data elements and domains are correctly set up in your SAP system.