How To Fix Q6221 - Table & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Table & is not active

What causes this issue?

The table &V1& is not present or not actively present in the data
dictionary. The archive info structure contains at least one reference
field from this table.

System Response

The system cannot generate the reporting program.

How to fix this error?

The following activities may provide a solution:
Check the definition of the info structure.
Try to activate the info structure again.
Look in the data dictionary to see whether the table &V1& exists. You
may need to activate the table.
You should contact the SAP Hotline if the problem appears for an SAP-
standard info structure or an SAP-standard field catalog.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6221 - Table & is not active ?

  The SAP error message Q6221, which states "Table & is not active," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when dealing with custom tables or configurations in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a table that is not currently active in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Table: The most common cause is that the table in question has not been activated after being created or modified. In SAP, when you create or change a table in the Data Dictionary (SE11), it must be activated for the changes to take effect.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the table may not have been activated after changes were made.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table, leading to the perception that it is inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the table that is causing the error.
  Check the status of the table. If it is inactive, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the table was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported into the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any errors related to the table.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Recheck Custom Code:
  
  If the error is occurring in custom code, review the code to ensure that it is correctly referencing the table and that the table is indeed active.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates related to this error message. There may be specific fixes or patches available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management and Data Dictionary for more details on table management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.