How To Fix GENCD103 - 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: 103

• 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 GENCD103 - Structure &1 not active or available in the dictionary ?

  The SAP error message GENCD103 indicates that a structure (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not active or available in the dictionary. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a data structure that has not been properly activated or does not exist in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Structure: The structure may have been created but not activated. In SAP, changes to data dictionary objects (like structures) need to be activated before they can be used.
  Missing Structure: The structure may not exist in the system at all, possibly due to a transport not being imported or the structure being deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was part of a transport request, it may not have been successfully imported into the target system.
  Namespace Issues: The structure might be in a different namespace or client, which is not accessible in the current context.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the structure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Structure:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction code SE11).
  Enter the name of the structure and check its status.
  If it is inactive, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Existence:
  
  Verify that the structure exists in the system. If it does not, you may need to create it or import it from a transport request.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the structure is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been successfully imported into the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Namespace and Client Check:
  
  Ensure that you are working in the correct namespace and client where the structure is defined.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the structure. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify where the structure is being called.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check and activate structures).
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer (to check transport requests).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific structure or error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for data dictionary objects to understand how structures are defined and activated.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GENCD103 error and ensure that the required structure is active and available for use in your SAP environment.