How To Fix IU581 - Entries still exist in the inactive nametab

IU581 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IU - Incremental Conversion (ICNV)

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Entries still exist in the inactive nametab

What causes this issue?

Entries still exist in the inactive nametab, for example from importing
a transport.

System Response

The incremental conversion can only be prepared when the inactive
nametab has been cleaned up so that it no longer contains entries.

How to fix this error?

Completely edit the inactive nametab entries, for example by completely
importing open transports.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IU581 - Entries still exist in the inactive nametab ?

  The SAP error message IU581 ("Entries still exist in the inactive nametab") typically occurs when there are still entries in the inactive name table of a particular object, such as a material or a customer, that need to be addressed before the object can be fully processed or activated.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Deactivation: The object you are trying to deactivate or modify has related entries that are still active in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from completing the deactivation process.
  Dependencies: Other objects or processes may depend on the entries in the inactive name table, preventing their removal.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IU581 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Inactive Name Table:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the entries in the relevant name table.
  Identify the entries that are causing