How To Fix TA056 - Table & is inactive in SAP System and thus ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TA - Extended table maintenance (eval., Customizing, client copy)

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Table & is inactive in SAP System and thus ignored

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA056 - Table & is inactive in SAP System and thus ignored ?

  The SAP error message TA056 indicates that a specific table is inactive in the SAP system, which means that the system cannot use it for processing. This can occur for various reasons, such as the table being newly created, modified, or not activated properly.
  Cause:
  
  Table Not Activated: The most common reason for this error is that the table has not been activated after its creation or modification.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system and the transport did not complete successfully, it may remain inactive.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the table may not have been activated yet.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction code SE11).
  Enter the name of the table that is inactive.
  Check the status of the table. If it is inactive, you will see an option to activate it.
  Click on the "Activate" button to activate the table.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the table was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful.
  If there were issues, you may need to re-transport the table or manually activate it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Development Objects:
  
  If you are in a development environment, ensure that all necessary objects related to the table (like indexes, views, etc.) are also activated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate the table. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, other objects (like views or indexes) that depend on the table may also need to be activated. Ensure that all related objects are active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  SE14: Database Utility (to check the database status of the table)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the table or the error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing database tables and handling activation issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TA056 error and ensure that the table is active and usable in your SAP system.