How To Fix J5205 - Table/structure & is not active; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Table/structure & is not active; see long text

What causes this issue?

The specified table or dictionary structure, which belongs to the
processed analysis structure, is not marked as active in the database.
This could be because it has not been activated, or was changed after
being activated.

System Response

The analysis structure cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Regenerate the dictionary objects of the analysis structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5205 - Table/structure & is not active; see long text ?

  The SAP error message J5205 indicates that a specific table or structure is not active in the system. This can occur for various reasons, such as changes made to the data dictionary, missing activation of a transport request, or issues with the underlying database.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Table/Structure: The table or structure referenced in the error message has not been activated in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the table or structure was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly.
  Development Changes: Changes made in the development environment may not have been transported or activated in the quality or production environment.
  Database Issues: There may be underlying database issues that prevent the activation of the table or structure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Table/Structure:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the table or structure that is causing the error.
  Check if it is inactive. If it is, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the table or structure was transported, ensure that the transport request has been imported successfully and activated in the target system.
  Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to check the status of transport requests.
  
  
  
  Review Development Changes:
  
  If changes were made in the development environment, ensure that they have been properly transported and activated in the target environment.
  
  
  
  Check for Database Issues:
  
  If activation fails, check for any database-related issues that may be preventing the activation. This may require assistance from your database administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message may have a long text that provides additional context or specific instructions. You can view this by clicking on the message or using transaction SE91 to look up the message number.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to view and activate tables/structures)
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer (to manage transport requests)
  SE91: Message Class (to view message details)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the error message J5205.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for more information on data dictionary objects and their activation processes.
  
  
  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.