How To Fix KE281 - Table & is not active or does not exist

KE281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Table & is not active or does not exist

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?

Generate the operating concern.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE281 - Table & is not active or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KE281 indicates that a specific table (denoted by "&" in the message) is either not active or does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of CO (Controlling) module transactions, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects.
  Causes:
  
  Table Not Active: The table in question may not be activated in the system. This can happen if the table was recently created or modified and has not been activated yet.
  Table Does Not Exist: The table may not exist in the database due to a configuration issue, a missing transport, or an incomplete installation of a component.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  System Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the system configuration or missing customizing settings related to the controlling area or other relevant settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Table Activation:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check