How To Fix NR356 - Domain & is not active in the dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Domain & is not active in the dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR356 - Domain & is not active in the dictionary ?

  The SAP error message NR356, which states "Domain & is not active in the dictionary," typically occurs when a domain that is referenced in a data element or field is not currently active in the SAP dictionary. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Domain Deactivation: The domain may have been deactivated or deleted in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the domain was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  Development Issues: Changes made in the development environment may not have been transported to the production environment, leading to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the domain.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Domain:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the domain name that is causing the error.
  Check if the domain is active. If it is not, activate it by selecting the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the domain was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully.
  If there are issues, you may need to re-transport the domain or manually activate it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Development Changes:
  
  If changes were made in the development environment, ensure that they have been properly transported to the production environment.
  Check for any inconsistencies between the development and production systems.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the domain.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE09/SE10 (Transport Organizer), SE37 (Function Module), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on domains and data elements.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NR356 error and ensure that the domain is active in the SAP dictionary.