How To Fix SPERS064 - The type name is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPERS - Central personalization data repository messages

• Message number: 064

• Message text: The type name is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPERS064 - The type name is not active ?

  The SAP error message SPERS064, which states "The type name is not active," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming or when working with data dictionary objects. This error indicates that a type (such as a data element, structure, or table type) that is being referenced in your program or configuration is not currently active in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Data Dictionary Objects: The type you are trying to use has not been activated. This can happen if the type was recently created or modified and has not been activated yet.
  Transport Issues: If the type was transported from another system and the transport did not complete successfully, it may not be active.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the type may exist in the database but is not active in the current development object list.
  Namespace Issues: If the type is in a different namespace and not properly referenced, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Type:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the type that is causing the error.
  Check if the type is inactive. If it is, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully.
  If there were issues, you may need to re-transport the object.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects (like data elements, domains, etc.) are also active. Sometimes, a type may depend on other objects that need to be activated first.
  
  
  
  Clear Buffer:
  
  Sometimes, the system may have cached an inactive version of the type. You can clear the buffer using transaction code /n/SAPAPO/OM00 or by using the transaction code SE38 to run the report RS_ABAP_SOURCE_SCAN.
  
  
  
  Check for Namespace Issues:
  
  Ensure that you are referencing the type correctly, especially if it is in a different namespace. Use the correct prefix if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data types and activation processes.
  Debugging: If the error persists, consider debugging the program to identify where the inactive type is being referenced.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SPERS064 error and ensure that the type you are trying to use is active and available for your ABAP programs or configurations.