How To Fix MC088 - Data element & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Data element & is not active

What causes this issue?

You assigned a data element which either does not exist in the ABAP/4
Dictionary or which was not yet activated there to the field of a
matchcode ID.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry. Activate the data element or create it if necessary.
You can also branch directly to the data
element maintenance screen by selecting <LS>Data element -> Create</>
under the menu option <LS>Edit</> of the matchcode ID field maintenance
screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC088 - Data element & is not active ?

  The SAP error message MC088, which states "Data element & is not active," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules. This error indicates that a specific data element, which is referenced in a report or transaction, is not currently active in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Data Element: The data element referenced in the error message is not active in the SAP system. This can happen if the data element has been deactivated or if it has not been properly defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the data element was recently transported from a development environment to a production environment, it may not have been activated correctly.
  Custom Development: If the data element is part of a custom development or enhancement, it may not have been activated after the development was completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Data Element:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the data element that is causing the error.
  Check the status of the data element. If it is inactive, activate it by selecting the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the data element was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that all necessary objects were included.
  You can check the transport logs for any errors during the import process.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the data element is part of a custom development, review the code to ensure that it is correctly defined and activated.
  Make sure that any enhancements or modifications are properly implemented.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data element for any known issues or additional steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), and SE38 (ABAP Program).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the data element or the error message.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or report that is generating the error to identify where the inactive data element is being referenced.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MC088 error and implement a solution to resolve it.