How To Fix SPRX167 - Referenced object & is not available in an active version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPRX - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Referenced object & is not available in an active version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPRX167 - Referenced object & is not available in an active version ?

  The SAP error message SPRX167 indicates that a referenced object (such as a program, function module, or other repository object) is not available in an active version. This typically occurs when the object has been modified but not activated, or if the object has been deleted or is in a transport request that has not been released.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Object: The object you are trying to access has not been activated after changes were made.
  Transport Issues: The object may be part of a transport request that has not been released or imported into the target system.
  Deletion: The object may have been deleted or is in a state that makes it unavailable.
  Versioning Issues: There may be multiple versions of the object, and the system is trying to access a version that is not active.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Object:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 for Object Navigator, SE37 for Function Modules, SE38 for Programs).
  Find the object in question and check its status.
  If it is inactive, activate it by selecting the object and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the object is part of a transport request, ensure that the request has been released and imported into the target system.
  Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to check the status of transport requests.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  Verify if the object has been deleted. If it has, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it.
  
  
  
  Check Object Versions:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE11 to check if there are multiple versions of the object.
  Ensure that the correct version is active.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis team. They can help check system logs, transport logs, and other configurations that may affect object availability.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Program), SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific object type or error message.
  System Logs: Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SPRX167 error message in SAP.