How To Fix /SAPAPO/SCC991 - Data element not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SCC -

• Message number: 991

• Message text: Data element not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC991 - Data element not active ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SCC991 Data element not active typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the data elements that are required for certain functionalities or processes within the system. This error indicates that a specific data element that is needed for the operation is not active or has not been properly defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Data Element: The data element referenced in the error message is not active in the system. This could be due to it being deactivated or not properly configured.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the data element may not have been completed, leading to its inactive status.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the data element may not have been included or activated in the target system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that rely on specific data elements, they may not be properly activated or defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Data Element:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the status of the data element mentioned in the error message.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the data element in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are completed and activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If needed, re-transport the relevant objects or manually activate the data element in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data element or functionality to ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that triggered the error to identify the exact point of failure and the specific data element involved.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves standard SAP functionality.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on APO and data elements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.