How To Fix GH076 - Table & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 076

• 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?

Try to activate the table via the function "Activate" in the initial
screen of the transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GH076 - Table & is not active ?

  The SAP error message GH076, 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 environment.
  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 correctly.
  Use transaction code SE09 or SE10 to review transport logs and ensure there were no errors during the import.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Table:
  
  If the table is still not active after attempting to activate it, you may need to rebuild it. This can be done by deleting the table and recreating it, but this should be done with caution and typically in a development environment first.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or related objects that are also inactive. Sometimes, other objects (like views or indexes) may depend on the table being active.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a database consistency check to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the database that could be causing the table to be inactive.
  
  
  
  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 additional context or solutions for this error.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors that may provide more insight into why the table is inactive.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.