How To Fix OL552 - Object type '&' is not active

OL552 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OL - Workflow object types: Run-time system

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Object type '&' is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL552 - Object type '&' is not active ?

  The SAP error message OL552 indicates that the object type specified (represented by the placeholder '&') is not active in the system. This typically occurs in the context of object management, such as when working with object types in the SAP system that are not currently active or have not been properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Object Type: The object type you are trying to use has not been activated in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the object type in the relevant customizing settings.
  Transport Issues: If the object type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the object type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Object Type:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SOBJ for object types) and check if the object type is listed as inactive.
  If it is inactive,