How To Fix S4103 - Table & is not active in the dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S4 - POPUP_GET_VALUES... and other central functions

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Table & is not active in the dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S4103 - Table & is not active in the dictionary ?

  The SAP error message S4103, which states "Table & is not active in the dictionary," typically indicates that the specified database table is not currently active in the SAP data dictionary. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Table Not Activated: The table has been created but not activated in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Transport Issues: The table definition may have been transported to the system but not activated.
  Development Environment: The table exists in a development environment but has not been transported to the quality or production environment.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the underlying database that prevent the table from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the table that is causing the error.
  If the table is not active, you will see an option to activate it. Click on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the table was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure it was imported successfully.
  Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to review transport logs.
  
  
  
  Check Development and Production Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the table exists and is active in all relevant environments (development, quality, production).
  If it is missing in production, you may need to transport it from development.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect database issues, you can run a consistency check using transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to check the table's status.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to view and activate tables).
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer (to manage transport requests).
  SE14: Database Utility (to check and manage database objects).
  SU53: Authorization Check (to analyze authorization issues).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message S4103. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for more details on managing database tables and the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.