How To Fix TA116 - ERROR: Table is not active: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: ERROR: Table is not active: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA116 - ERROR: Table is not active: & ?

  The SAP error message TA116, which states "Table is not active: &", typically occurs when you are trying to access a database table that has not been activated in the Data Dictionary. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes made to the table structure that have not been activated, or if the table is newly created and has not yet been activated.
  Cause:
  
  Table Not Activated: The most common cause is that the table has been created or modified but not activated in the Data Dictionary.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the table may be in a state of modification and not yet activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TA116 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction code SE11).
  Enter the name of the table that is causing the error.
  Click on the "Activate" button (or use the menu option to activate).
  If there are any errors during activation, they will need to be resolved before the table can be activated successfully.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the table was transported, ensure that the transport request has been imported successfully and that the table is active in the target system.
  You can check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Check for 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.
  
  
  
  Review Development Changes:
  
  If you are in a development environment, review any recent changes made to the table and ensure that all necessary steps have been followed to activate it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes made to the table, consult the documentation or the change logs to understand what modifications were made.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to view and activate tables.
  SE14: Database Utility - to check and activate database objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the table or the error message. You can search for TA116 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate tables in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TA116 error and successfully activate the table in question.