How To Fix TE014 - Unable to generate the maintenance modules; structure is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TE - Market Risk Management

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Unable to generate the maintenance modules; structure is not active

What causes this issue?

The table with the variable characteristics is not active.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Activate the table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TE014 - Unable to generate the maintenance modules; structure is not active ?

  The SAP error message TE014, which states "Unable to generate the maintenance modules; structure is not active," typically occurs when there is an issue with the data dictionary structure in the SAP system. This error is related to the generation of maintenance views or table maintenance dialogs, and it indicates that the underlying structure (table or view) is not active or has not been properly defined.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Structure: The most common cause is that the underlying database table or structure is not active. This can happen if the table was created but not activated.
  Changes Not Activated: If changes were made to the structure (like adding fields or changing data types) and those changes were not activated, it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was transported from another system and the transport did not complete successfully, it may not be active.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the structure.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Structure:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the table or structure that is causing the issue.
  Check if it is active. If it is not, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  If you have made recent changes to the structure, ensure that you have activated those changes. You can do this in SE11 or SE14 (for database-related changes).
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the structure was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported correctly. If there were errors, you may need to re-transport or manually activate the structure.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to activate the structure. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Maintenance View:
  
  If the maintenance view is still not generating after activating the structure, you may need to recreate the maintenance view. Delete the existing maintenance view and create a new one.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility
  SE80: Object Navigator
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Data Dictionary and maintenance views for more detailed guidance on how to manage structures and views.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TE014 error and successfully generate the maintenance modules. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.