How To Fix E2066 - No active version for new objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 066

• Message text: No active version for new objects

What causes this issue?

The object just being edited is new and was not yet activated, so you
cannot switch to the active version.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2066 - No active version for new objects ?

  The SAP error message E2066 "No active version for new objects" typically occurs when you are trying to access or work with an object (like a program, function module, or other development objects) that has not been activated or has no active version in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during transport, development, or when trying to execute a program that has not been properly activated.
  Cause:
  
  Object Not Activated: The most common cause is that the object you are trying to use has not been activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Environment: In a development environment, if the object is newly created and not yet activated, it will not have an active version.
  Version Management: If version management is enabled, there may be no active version available for the object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Object: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 for Object Navigator, SE38 for ABAP programs).
  Find the object that is causing the error.
  Activate the object by selecting it and clicking on the "Activate" button (or using the shortcut Ctrl+F3).
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: 
  
  If the object was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the object is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Version Management: 
  
  If version management is enabled, check if there are any inactive versions of the object. You can do this in the Object Navigator (SE80) or by using transaction SE03 to check the version history.
  
  
  
  Review Development Guidelines: 
  
  Ensure that all development objects are activated before they are used in any programs or transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any underlying issues with the transport system or object activation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE80 (Object Navigator)
  SE38 (ABAP Editor)
  SE03 (Transport Organizer)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes may provide additional insights into specific scenarios related to this error message.
  
  
  
  SAP Community: 
  
  You can also check the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the E2066 error and ensure that the objects you are working with are properly activated and available for use.