How To Fix SMTTOOLS063 - Inactive Nametab entries already exist and are reset (see Longtext)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMTTOOLS - Multi Tenancy tools

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Inactive Nametab entries already exist and are reset (see Longtext)

What causes this issue?

There were inactive runtime object entries which are not related with
system split.

System Response

The operation continued after the inactive runtime objects are reset.
This means that objects are handled
again after next transport is imported into the system.

How to fix this error?

No action necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMTTOOLS063 - Inactive Nametab entries already exist and are reset (see Longtext) ?

  The SAP error message SMTTOOLS063 indicates that there are inactive nametab entries that already exist in the system and have been reset. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP System Landscape Transformation (SLT) or when working with the SAP Data Services.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by:
  
  Inactive Nametab Entries: The system has detected that there are nametab entries that are not active. Nametabs are used to define the mapping of fields between different systems or data sources.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to the presence of these inactive entries.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SLT or related tools can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SMTTOOLS063 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inactive Nametab Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check the nametab entries.
  Identify the inactive entries that are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Activate or Delete Inactive Entries:
  
  If the inactive entries are no longer needed, consider deleting them.
  If they are required, activate them to resolve the inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SLT or related tools to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the source and target systems are properly configured and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of the software you are using. There may be specific instructions or patches available.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, restarting the relevant services or the entire system may help clear temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant logs or details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SLT, SE11, SE80, and others that may help in diagnosing and resolving the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to SMTTOOLS063 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for SLT and Data Services for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SMTTOOLS063 error in your SAP environment.