How To Fix MC512 - & & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 512

• Message text: & & is not active

What causes this issue?

The object displayed in the message either does not exist in the ABAP/4
Dictionary or was not yet activated there.

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?

Activate the object or create it. You can obtain an overview of the
existing objects and their status using the information system SE15.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC512 - & & is not active ?

  The SAP error message MC512 typically indicates that a certain object or component (like a material, info record, or other master data) is not active or not available for the operation you are trying to perform. This error often occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Master Data: The most common cause is that the material or info record you are trying to use is not active. This could be due to it being marked for deletion or not being set up correctly in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the object from being active.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the object.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the object from being recognized as active.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Status: Go to the material master record