How To Fix OL801 - Object type '&' is not active

OL801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 801

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL801 - Object type '&' is not active ?

  The SAP error message OL801, which states "Object type '&' is not active," typically occurs when you are trying to access or use an object type (like a business object, class, or function module) that has not been activated in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF), Business Workflow, or other object-oriented programming scenarios in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Object Type: The object type you are trying to use has not been activated. This could be a class, interface, or any other object type that needs to be active to be utilized.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the object may not have been saved or activated after creation or modification.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Object: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction