How To Fix Q6223 - Data element & of table field &-& is not active or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Data element & of table field &-& is not active or does not exist

What causes this issue?

The archive info structure reference field &V2&-&V3& refers to the data
element &V1&. Ths data element is not available or not active in the
data dictionary.

System Response

The system cannot generate the reporting program.

How to fix this error?

The following activities may provide a solution:
Check the table &V2& and the data element in the &V1& data dictionary.
Activate the data element if necessary.
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 Q6223 - Data element & of table field &-& is not active or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message Q6223 indicates that a specific data element associated with a table field is either not active or does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during data processing or when trying to access a field in a table that relies on a data element that is not properly defined or activated.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Data Element: The data element referenced in the error message may not be activated in the SAP system. This can happen if the data element was recently created or modified and has not been activated yet.
  Missing Data Element: The data element may not exist in the system at all, possibly due to a transport issue or deletion.
  Transport Issues: If the data element was part of a transport request that was not successfully imported into the target system, it may lead to this error.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the data element may not have been created or activated in the development system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Element: 
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and enter the name of the data element mentioned in the error message.
  Verify if the data element exists and is active. If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate Data Element:
  
  If the data element is inactive, you can activate it by selecting the data element and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the data element is missing, check if it was part of a transport request that has not been imported. Ensure that all necessary transports have been successfully imported into the system.
  
  
  
  Recreate Data Element:
  
  If the data element does not exist and you have the necessary specifications, you may need to recreate it in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any documentation or change logs to understand if there were recent changes that could have affected the data element.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or related objects that are also inactive or missing, as this could affect the data element's functionality.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific data element or table field.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider using the debugger to trace where the error occurs in the program or function module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue continues, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.