How To Fix DT718 - Base table & of buff. view &: Inactive nametab header not read

DT718 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Base table & of buff. view &: Inactive nametab header not read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT718 - Base table & of buff. view &: Inactive nametab header not read ?

  The SAP error message DT718, which states "Base table & of buff. view &: Inactive nametab header not read," typically occurs in the context of database views and their associated name tables. This error indicates that the system is unable to read the name table header for a buffered view because the base table is inactive.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Table: The base table of the buffered view is inactive. This can happen if the table has been modified (e.g., fields added or removed) and the changes have not been activated.
  Buffering Issues: If the buffering settings for the table are not correctly configured, it can lead to issues with reading the name table.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system and the transport did not include the necessary activation steps, this error may occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Base Table:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the base table that is causing