How To Fix OB417 - Entry found for the input supplied, but status is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Entry found for the input supplied, but status is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB417 - Entry found for the input supplied, but status is inactive ?

  The SAP error message OB417 ("Entry found for the input supplied, but status is inactive") typically occurs in the context of configuration settings, particularly when dealing with account determination or other configuration tables in SAP. This error indicates that the system has found an entry that matches the input criteria, but that entry is marked as inactive, meaning it cannot be used for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Configuration: The most common cause is that the configuration entry (e.g., a G/L account, cost center, or other master data) is set to inactive. This can happen if the entry was deliberately deactivated or if it was never activated after being created.
  Incorrect Input: Sometimes, the input parameters may not match the active entries, leading to confusion in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some entries may not have been properly activated or may have been set to inactive during the migration