How To Fix /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG003 - &2 (&1, &3) is not yet active; keeping activity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: &2 (&1, &3) is not yet active; keeping activity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG003 - &2 (&1, &3) is not yet active; keeping activity ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/PROCEDURE_LOG003 &2 (&1, &3) is not yet active; keeping activity typically relates to issues with the activation of a procedure or a related object in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S/4HANA environments.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inactive Procedure: The error indicates that a specific procedure (or related object) is not yet active. This could be due to:
  
  The procedure has not been fully activated in the system.
  There may be dependencies that need to be resolved before the procedure can be activated.
  The procedure might be in a state of being created or modified and has not been saved or activated properly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are preventing the procedure from being activated.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the procedure was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that left it in an inactive state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Procedure: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where the procedure is defined.
  Check if there is an option to activate the procedure. If it is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Review any dependencies or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled for the procedure to be activated. This may include checking related objects or configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Logs: 
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context on why the procedure is inactive.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  If the procedure was transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific procedure or module you are working with for any known issues or additional steps required for activation.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the procedure or configuration settings (e.g., SE80 for Object Navigator, SE37 for Function Modules).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide guidance on activation issues.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.