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

/SAPAPO/SCC991 - Overview

• 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