How To Fix KE_CHACO185 - Table &1 is already active in the ABAP Dictionary

KE_CHACO185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE_CHACO - Message class for operating concern merge/split

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Table &1 is already active in the ABAP Dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE_CHACO185 - Table &1 is already active in the ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message KE_CHACO185, which states "Table &1 is already active in the ABAP Dictionary," typically occurs when there is an attempt to activate a table that is already active in the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen during various operations, such as when trying to activate a transport request or when making changes to a table structure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Already Active: The most common cause is that the table you are trying to activate is already in an active state in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Transport Issues: If you are working with transport requests, there may be inconsistencies or issues with the transport that are causing the system to attempt to activate the table again.
  Development Environment: If multiple developers are working on the same object, one developer may have already activated the table while another is trying to do so again.
  Database Lock: Sometimes, a database lock or a session that is still holding