How To Fix GH056 - Table & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GH - Help functions and tools in FI-SL

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Table & is not active

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check whether the individual tables of the table group currently being
processed are active.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GH056 - Table & is not active ?

  The SAP error message GH056, which states "Table & is not active," typically indicates that a database table in the SAP system is not active or has not been properly generated. This can occur for various reasons, such as changes made to the table structure that have not been activated or issues during the transport of table definitions.
  Cause:
  
  Table Not Activated: The table has been created or modified but not activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the table definition was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Issues: Changes made in the development environment may not have been properly transported or activated in the quality or production environments.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues that prevent the table from being recognized as active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction code SE11).
  Enter the name of the table that is causing the error.
  If the table is not active, you will see an option to activate it. Click on the "Activate" button to activate the table.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the table was transported, check the transport request to ensure it was imported successfully.
  Use transaction code SE09 or SE10 to review transport logs and ensure there are no errors.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Table:
  
  If activation does not resolve the issue, you may need to rebuild the table. This can be done by deleting the table and recreating it, but be cautious as this may lead to data loss if the table contains data.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or related objects that are also inactive. Sometimes, other objects (like views or indexes) may need to be activated as well.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may help resolve temporary issues related to database connections or caching.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE09/SE10 (Transport Organizer), SE14 (Database Utility).
  SAP Notes: Always check for specific SAP Notes related to your version of SAP, as they may provide tailored solutions or patches.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing database tables and handling errors.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.