How To Fix /SAPCND/SY_CONFIG156 - Data element &1 does not exist actively in the DDIC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/SY_CONFIG -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Data element &1 does not exist actively in the DDIC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/SY_CONFIG156 - Data element &1 does not exist actively in the DDIC ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/SY_CONFIG156 indicates that a data element specified in your configuration does not exist actively in the Data Dictionary (DDIC). This can occur in various scenarios, such as when working with condition techniques, custom developments, or configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Data Element: The data element referenced in the error message is not active in the Data Dictionary. This could happen if it was recently created or modified and has not been activated.
  Missing Data Element: The data element may not exist at all in the DDIC, possibly due to a deletion or a transport issue.
  Namespace Issues: If the data element is part of a custom namespace, it may not be available in the current system or client.
  Transport Issues: If the data element was supposed to be transported from another system and the transport request was not successfully imported, it may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Element: Verify if the data element exists in the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11). If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check if it was deleted.
  Activate Data Element: If the data element exists but is inactive, activate it using transaction SE11. Make sure to check for any dependencies that may need to be activated as well.
  Transport Check: If the data element is supposed to be part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been successfully imported into the target system.
  Namespace Verification: If the data element is in a custom namespace, ensure that the namespace is correctly configured and that the data element is available in the current client.
  Check for Modifications: If the data element was modified, ensure that the changes were saved and activated properly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check the existence and status of the data element).
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer (to check transport requests).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that triggered the error to gather more context about how the data element is being used.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team for further assistance.