How To Fix PCA_GENERAL203 - Application &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PCA_GENERAL - General Messages for Payment Card Master

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Application &1 is not active

What causes this issue?

The application for the payment card master is not activated, yet is
still needed for the process.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Activate the application for the payment card master.
Choose one of the applications CARD oder PACA, as both cannot be active
at the same time.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PCA_GENERAL203 - Application &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message PCA_GENERAL203, which states "Application &1 is not active," typically indicates that a specific application or component within the SAP system is not currently active or enabled. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to access a particular module, transaction, or functionality that relies on that application being active.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Application: The application or component referenced by &1 is not activated in the system configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the application, leading to the perception that it is inactive.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings that prevent the application from being recognized as active.
  System Updates or Changes: Recent updates or changes to the system may have inadvertently deactivated the application.
  Transport Issues: If the application was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Application:
  
  Check the configuration