How To Fix DT931 - Dependent structured type & was not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 931

• Message text: Dependent structured type & was not activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT931 - Dependent structured type & was not activated ?

  The SAP error message DT931 indicates that a dependent structured type has not been activated. This typically occurs in the context of ABAP Dictionary objects, particularly when dealing with data types, structures, or tables that have dependencies on other types that are not yet activated.
  Cause:
  
  Unactivated Dependent Types: The most common cause is that the structure or data type that your current object depends on has not been activated. This can happen if you have created or modified a structure or data type but did not activate it.
  Circular Dependencies: Sometimes, circular dependencies between types can lead to activation issues.
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a transport environment, the dependent types may not have been transported correctly or may be in a different state in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Dependent Types: 
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the dependent types or structures that your current object relies on. Activate any that are not activated.
  You can also use transaction SE80 to navigate to the object and check its dependencies.
  
  
  
  Check for Circular Dependencies: 
  
  Review the structure definitions to ensure there are no circular references. If there are, you may need to refactor the types to eliminate the circular dependency.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  If you are in a transport environment, ensure that all dependent objects have been transported and activated in the target system. You may need to check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Recompile the Object: 
  
  After activating the dependent types, recompile the object that was giving the error to ensure it recognizes the changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Syntax Errors: 
  
  Ensure that there are no syntax errors in the dependent types or structures that could prevent activation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  SE24: Class Builder
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps for specific scenarios related to data types and structures.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider using the ABAP debugger to trace the activation process and identify where the failure occurs.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DT931 error and successfully activate the dependent structured types in your SAP system.