How To Fix GENCD003 - Structure &1 not active or available in the dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GENCD - CD Object Generation

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Structure &1 not active or available in the dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GENCD003 - Structure &1 not active or available in the dictionary ?

  The SAP error message GENCD003 indicates that a specific structure (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not active or available in the dictionary. This typically occurs when the structure has not been properly defined, activated, or is missing from the system.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Structure: The structure may exist in the system but is not activated. This can happen if the structure was recently created or modified and has not been activated yet.
  Missing Structure: The structure may not exist in the system at all, possibly due to a transport issue or if it was deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that prevented it from being created or activated.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the structure, leading to the perception that it is not available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Structure:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction code SE11).
  Enter the name of the structure that is causing the error.
  Check if the structure is active. If it is not, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check for Existence:
  
  In SE11, verify if the structure exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or check if it was supposed to be transported from another system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the structure was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the structure was included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the structure. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Structure:
  
  If the structure is missing and cannot be found in the system, you may need to recreate it based on the specifications or documentation available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to view and manage structures.
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer - to check transport requests.
  SE37: Function Module - to check if the structure is used in any function modules.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific structure or error message. You can search for GENCD003 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify where the structure is being called.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GENCD003 error and ensure that the structure is available for use in your SAP system.