How To Fix ENHANCEMENT170 - Data element & activated asynchronously

ENHANCEMENT170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ENHANCEMENT - SAP customer enhancement project messages

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Data element & activated asynchronously

What causes this issue?

Activation will take some time. In order to allow you to continiue
working, activation will take place asynchronously.

How to fix this error?

Check to see if there were any errors during activation using SM58.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ENHANCEMENT170 - Data element & activated asynchronously ?

  The SAP error message ENHANCEMENT170 indicates that a data element has been activated asynchronously. This typically occurs in the context of enhancements or modifications made to the SAP system, particularly when using the Enhancement Framework or when implementing custom developments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Asynchronous Activation: The error arises when a data element is activated in a way that does not synchronize with the current state of the system. This can happen if there are multiple users or processes trying to activate or modify the same data element simultaneously.
  Transport Issues: If the data element was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production) and the transport did not complete successfully, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or modifications that conflict with standard SAP objects, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Re-activate the Data Element: Go to the transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and try to re-activate