How To Fix SOS_MAPPING808 - Object & is not active in ABAP Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOS_MAPPING - Object Services: Persistence Mapping for Messages

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Object & is not active in ABAP Dictionary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOS_MAPPING808 - Object & is not active in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message SOS_MAPPING808 indicates that a specific object (like a table, view, or data element) is not active in the ABAP Dictionary. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when you are trying to use a data structure that has not been activated or is in an inconsistent state.
  Cause:
  
  Object Not Activated: The most common cause is that the object in question has not been activated in the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen if the object was recently created or modified and the activation step was skipped.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to quality assurance), it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Inconsistent State: The object may be in an inconsistent state due to errors during the activation process or due to dependencies on other objects that are not active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Object:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the object (e.g., table, view, data element) that is causing the error.
  Check the status of the object. If it is not active, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button (or using the menu option).
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If the object has dependencies (like foreign keys or references to other objects), ensure that all dependent objects are also active.
  You can use transaction SE11 to check the dependencies of the object.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the object was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that all related objects were also imported and activated.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  If activation fails, check the activation log for any errors that may indicate why the object could not be activated. This can provide clues on what needs to be fixed.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Object:
  
  In some cases, if the object is corrupted or cannot be activated, you may need to recreate it. This should be done with caution and typically in consultation with your development team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (ABAP Dictionary)
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  SE24: Class Builder
  
  
  Activation Logs: You can view activation logs in transaction SE11 or SE80 to see detailed messages about activation issues.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the SOS_MAPPING808 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SOS_MAPPING808 error and ensure that the object is active in the ABAP Dictionary.