How To Fix MC187 - Error writing to inactive nametab & & & &

MC187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Error writing to inactive nametab & & & &

What causes this issue?

A write error occurs when writing a record to the inactive nametab.

System Response

Work continues.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC187 - Error writing to inactive nametab & & & & ?

  The SAP error message MC187, which states "Error writing to inactive nametab," typically occurs in the context of the Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with writing data to a name table that is currently inactive. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Name Table: The error usually arises when the system attempts to write data to a name table that is not active. This can happen if the name table has been deactivated or if there is a configuration issue.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the system is trying to process, leading to the inability to write to the name table.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to write to the name table.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can also lead to this