How To Fix SOI1798 - Table &1: Active nametab deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOI1 - Safe Online Import/Upgrade Messages continued

• Message number: 798

• Message text: Table &1: Active nametab deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOI1798 - Table &1: Active nametab deleted ?

  The SAP error message SOI1798, which states "Table &1: Active nametab deleted," typically occurs in the context of database table management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the active name table (nametab) for a specific database table has been deleted or is no longer available.
  Cause:
  
  Table Deletion: The active name table for the specified database table has been deleted, possibly due to a manual deletion or an inconsistency in the database.
  Transport Issues: If the table structure was transported from one system to another, there might have been issues during the transport that led to the deletion of the name table.
  Database Corruption: In rare cases, database corruption or inconsistencies can lead to the loss of the active name table.
  Development Changes: Changes made in the development environment that were not properly managed or transported can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate the Name Table: You can recreate the name table by using the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table definition and regenerate the name table.
  
  Go to SE11, enter the table name, and check if the table exists.
  If it does, you can try to activate the table again.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  Database Consistency Check: Run a database consistency check to identify any inconsistencies in the database that might have led to the deletion of the name table.
  
  
  Restore from Backup: If the name table is critical and cannot be recreated, consider restoring it from a backup if available.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE37 (Function Module), and SE80 (Object Navigator) can be useful for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to database table management and error handling for additional insights.
  
  Always ensure that you have proper backups and follow best practices when making changes to the database or table structures in SAP.