How To Fix DT267 - Field &: Table type & is not active or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Field &: Table type & is not active or does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT267 - Field &: Table type & is not active or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DT267, which states "Field &: Table type & is not active or does not exist," typically occurs when there is an issue with a table type definition in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) of SAP. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to use a table type in a program, function module, or method, and the system cannot find the definition or it is not active.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Table Type: The table type you are trying to use is not activated. In SAP, all objects in the Data Dictionary must be activated before they can be used.
  Non-existent Table Type: The table type you are referencing does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the name or because it has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the table type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Table Type:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the table type and check if it exists.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check for Existence:
  
  Ensure that the table type name is spelled correctly.
  Verify that the table type has not been deleted or renamed.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the table type was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table type. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you are encountering this error in a program or function module, you can debug the code to see where the error is being triggered and verify the table type being referenced.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to check and activate table types.
  SE80: Object Navigator - to find and manage various objects including table types.
  SE37: Function Module - to check if the function module using the table type is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on Data Dictionary objects and their management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DT267 error and ensure that the table type is correctly defined and active in your SAP system.