How To Fix IEQ124 - The SAP ECC Extension &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEQ - Change of Equipment History

• Message number: 124

• Message text: The SAP ECC Extension &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEQ124 - The SAP ECC Extension &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message IEQ124, which states "The SAP ECC Extension &1 is not active," typically indicates that a specific extension or enhancement in the SAP ECC (Enterprise Central Component) system is not currently active or enabled. This can occur for various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing authorizations, or the extension not being installed.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Extension: The extension specified in the error message is not activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The necessary configuration settings for the extension may not be properly set up.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the required authorizations to access or activate the extension.
  System Version: The extension may not be compatible with the current version of the SAP ECC system.
  Transport Issues: The extension might not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Extension:
  
  Go to the transaction code SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance) and check if the extension is listed and active.
  If it is inactive, you can activate it from this interface.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the extension. This may involve checking customizing settings in the relevant transaction codes (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the extension.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Compatibility Check:
  
  Verify that the extension is compatible with your version of SAP ECC. Consult the SAP Notes or documentation for any version-specific requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the extension was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to check the transport logs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the specific extension to understand its requirements and activation process.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it involves a critical business process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IEQ124 error and implement the appropriate solution.