How To Fix SABP_PXA_OI020 - Could not activate OI in the program buffer

SABP_PXA_OI020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SABP_PXA_OI - PXA: Online Import

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Could not activate OI in the program buffer

What causes this issue?

The status "active" for the online import could not be set in the
program buffer. The reason for this might be because a previous online
import was not correctly ended, or because the preparation for the
current online import (loading and locking of programs, and appending
the list to the program buffer) has not been performed.

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?

Terminate all running online imports and restart the current online
import.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SABP_PXA_OI020 - Could not activate OI in the program buffer ?

  The SAP error message SABP_PXA_OI020: Could not activate OI in the program buffer typically indicates an issue with the activation of an Object Interface (OI) in the program buffer. This can occur due to various reasons, including inconsistencies in the program buffer, issues with the transport of objects, or problems with the underlying data model.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Program Buffer: The program buffer may not be in sync with the database, leading to activation issues.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing dependencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the object.
  Object Dependencies: The object may depend on other objects that are not activated or are in an inconsistent state.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the activation of the object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Program Buffer: Use transaction code SE38 or SE80 to check the program