How To Fix DT879 - Table & is not active in ABAP Dictionary


DT879 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 879

  • Message text: Table & is not active in ABAP Dictionary

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  • What causes this issue?

    You wanted to edit field of a table which is not defined in the DDIC.
    In addition, there are no change flags in the system for this table.

    System Response

    No editing is possible for this table.

    How to fix this error?

    If you nevertheless wish to make a change request for this table,
    please contact the DDIC group.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT879 - Table & is not active in ABAP Dictionary ?
    The SAP error message DT879, which states "Table & is not active in ABAP Dictionary," typically occurs when you are trying to access a database table that has not been activated in the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes made to the table structure that have not been activated, or the table being in a state that prevents it from being used.
    
    Cause: Table Not Activated: The most common cause is that the table has been modified (e.g., fields added, deleted, or changed) and has not been activated after these changes. Transport Issues: If the table was transported from one system to another, it might not have been activated in the target system. Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the table might be in a state of modification and not yet activated. Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that prevent the table from being

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