How To Fix /SAPCND/GEN_CODE118 - Unable to find or activate table type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/GEN_CODE -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Unable to find or activate table type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/GEN_CODE118 - Unable to find or activate table type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/GEN_CODE118 Unable to find or activate table type &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Cloud Application Programming (CAP) model or when working with ABAP Dictionary objects. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate or activate a specific table type that is referenced in your code or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Table Type: The specified table type does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the name or the table type not being created yet.
  Activation Issues: The table type exists but has not been activated. This can happen if there are errors in the definition or if the object is in a transport request that has not been released.
  Transport Issues: If the table type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been imported correctly.
  Namespace Issues: The table type might be in a different namespace that is not accessible in the current context.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the table type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Existence: Verify that the table type exists in the ABAP Dictionary. You can do this by navigating to the Data Dictionary (SE11) and searching for the table type.
  Activate the Table Type: If the table type exists but is not activated, try to activate it manually in SE11.
  Check for Typos: Ensure that there are no typos in the name of the table type in your code or configuration.
  Review Transport Requests: If the table type was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that the transport request has been properly released and imported.
  Namespace Check: Ensure that you are referencing the correct namespace for the table type.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and activate the table type.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check and activate table types, and SE09/SE10 for transport management.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider using the ABAP debugger to trace where the error is being triggered in your code.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.