How To Fix /PLMB/BA_FRW057 - Data element &1 is not active in DDIC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_FRW -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Data element &1 is not active in DDIC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_FRW057 - Data element &1 is not active in DDIC ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_FRW057 Data element &1 is not active in DDIC typically indicates that a specific data element referenced in your SAP system is not active in the Data Dictionary (DDIC). This can occur for various reasons, such as the data element being deleted, not properly activated, or not existing in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Element Not Active: The data element referenced by &1 is not active in the Data Dictionary. This could be due to it being newly created and not activated, or it may have been deactivated or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the data element was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that prevented it from being activated.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the data element may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated after being created.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Element Status:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the data element that is causing the error and check its status.
  If it is not active, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the Data Element:
  
  If the data element exists but is inactive, you can try to reactivate it. This can be done by selecting the data element and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the data element was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that it was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  If the data element has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team. They can help check the system logs and transport logs for any issues related to the data element.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to check for any custom programs that might be using the data element)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific data element or the error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for more information on data elements and their activation process.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.