How To Fix SIC_BAS_CONF008 - Specified database table &1 not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_BAS_CONF - Error messages for BAS configuration

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Specified database table &1 not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_BAS_CONF008 - Specified database table &1 not active ?

  The SAP error message SIC_BAS_CONF008 indicates that a specified database table is not active. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a database table that has not been activated or is not available in the current system context.
  Cause:
  
  Table Not Activated: The database table in question has not been activated in the Data Dictionary (DDIC).
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Development Issues: The table may have been created or modified in a development environment but not yet transported or activated in the production environment.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the database connection or the database itself that prevent the table from being accessed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the table that is causing the error.
  Check if the table is active. If it is not, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the table was recently 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.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects (like views, indexes, etc.) related to the table are also active.
  
  
  
  Database Connection:
  
  Verify that the database connection is functioning correctly. Check for any database-related issues that might prevent access to the table.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Table:
  
  If the table is corrupted or cannot be activated, you may need to recreate it. This should be done with caution and typically in a development environment first.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  SE14: Database Utility (for checking and adjusting database objects)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Always check the SAP Support Portal for any specific notes related to the error message or the table in question.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further assistance.