How To Fix DT431 - Type & for component & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Type & for component & is not active

What causes this issue?

The component refers to a (structured) type which is not defined as
active in the ABAP Dictionary.

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?

Check for errors in the notation of the component type. Perhaps the
type definition was created in the ABAP Dictionary but not activated.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT431 - Type & for component & is not active ?

  The SAP error message DT431 indicates that a specific data type (Type &) for a component (&) is not active. This error typically arises in the context of data dictionary objects, such as structures, tables, or views, where a data type is referenced but is not currently active in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Data Type: The most common cause of this error is that the data type referenced in the component is not active. This can happen if the data type was recently created or modified and has not been activated yet.
  Transport Issues: If the data type was transported from another system (e.g., from a development to a production environment), it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Environment: In a development environment, if the data type is part of a package that has not been released or activated, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Data Type:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction code SE11).
  Enter the name of the data type that is causing the issue.
  Check if it is active. If it is not, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects (like structures or tables that use this data type) are also activated.
  If the data type is part of a larger object, ensure that the entire object is activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arises after a transport, ensure that the transport request containing the data type has been imported successfully and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  Review the activation log for any errors that may have occurred during the activation process. This can provide insights into why the data type is inactive.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Objects:
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to rebuild or re-create the object that references the inactive data type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility (for checking database-related issues)
  SE80: Object Navigator (for checking related objects)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for DT431 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on data types and the data dictionary for a better understanding of how to manage and activate data types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DT431 error and ensure that the data type is active and usable in your SAP environment.