How To Fix MDG_TR029 - Text table &1 in application &2 has not been activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_TR - MDG: Transport Tool

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Text table &1 in application &2 has not been activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_TR029 - Text table &1 in application &2 has not been activated ?

  The SAP error message MDG_TR029 indicates that a text table associated with a specific application has not been activated. This error typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) when the system is trying to access or manipulate text data that is expected to be available but is not due to the text table not being activated.
  Cause:
  
  Text Table Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the text table for the specified application has not been activated in the system. This can happen if the table was newly created or modified and the activation step was missed.
  Transport Issues: If the text table was part of a transport request that was not successfully imported or activated in the target system, this error may occur.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the text table may not have been activated after changes were made.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Text Table:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the text table indicated in the error message (the &1 part).
  Check if the table is active. If it is not, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the text table was part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been successfully imported into the target system.
  If necessary, re-import the transport request or manually activate the text table in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects related to the text table are also activated. Sometimes, other related tables or structures may need to be activated as well.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there is custom code that interacts with the text table, review it to ensure that it is correctly handling the activation and usage of the text table.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application to see if there are any additional steps required for activation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  MDG Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the MDG application to ensure that all necessary components are properly set up.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.