How To Fix TA205 - Table & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Table & is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TA205 - Table & is not active ?

  The SAP error message TA205 indicates that a specific table is not active in the system. This typically occurs when a table has been defined in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) but has not been activated, meaning it is not available for use in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Table Not Activated: The most common cause is that the table has been created or modified but has not been activated. This can happen after changes to the table structure or after a new table is created.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that prevented the table from being activated.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the table may not have been activated yet by the developer.
  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 causing the error.
  Click on the "Activate" button (or use the menu option to activate).
  If there are any errors during activation, they will be displayed, and you will need to resolve them.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the table was supposed to be transported, check the transport request to ensure it was imported correctly.
  You can use transaction code SE09 or SE10 to check the transport logs.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate tables. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you lack the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, other objects (like views or indexes) may depend on the table. Ensure that all dependent objects are also activated.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  If the problem persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the table or the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary - to view and activate tables.
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer - to manage transport requests.
  SE14: Database Utility - to check and activate database objects.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Data Dictionary and table management.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also search for similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TA205 error and activate the required table in your SAP system.