How To Fix SCODELIST_REGISTRY116 - Domain &1 is not active in ABAP Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCODELIST_REGISTRY - Codelist Registry Messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Domain &1 is not active in ABAP Dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCODELIST_REGISTRY116 - Domain &1 is not active in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message SCODELIST_REGISTRY116 indicates that a specific domain (in this case, represented by &1) is not active in the ABAP Dictionary. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a domain is newly created, modified, or if there are inconsistencies in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Domain Not Activated: The domain has been created or modified but not activated in the ABAP Dictionary.
  Transport Issues: If the domain was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the ABAP Dictionary that prevent the domain from being recognized as active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Domain:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the domain that is causing the issue.
  Check if the domain is active. If it is not, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button (or using the menu option).
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the domain was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that there were no errors during the import process.
  You can check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the ABAP Dictionary using transaction code SE11 and selecting "Utilities" -> "Check" to identify any inconsistencies.
  If inconsistencies are found, you may need to resolve them based on the specific errors reported.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Domain:
  
  If the domain is still not working after activation, consider deleting and recreating the domain, ensuring that all necessary attributes and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependent objects (like data elements or tables) that are also inactive or have issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility (for checking database-related issues)
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools (for transport-related issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on domains and data elements in the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SCODELIST_REGISTRY116 error and ensure that the domain is active in the ABAP Dictionary.