How To Fix TK038 - Activate the inactive objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Activate the inactive objects

What causes this issue?

The request contains inactive objects.

System Response

The release was canceled.

How to fix this error?

Activate the inactive objects and release them again.
The list of inactive objects can be found in Transport Organizer (SE09)
under <ZK>Request/Task -> Complete Check -> Display Inactive Objects</>.
The issue may also be caused by inactive forms (or forms without active
checks) or non-synchronized enhancement implementations.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK038 - Activate the inactive objects ?

  The SAP error message TK038, which states "Activate the inactive objects," typically occurs when there are inactive objects in the system that need to be activated before you can proceed with certain operations, such as transport requests or changes in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Inactive Repository Objects: There are objects in the SAP repository (like programs, function modules, classes, etc.) that have not been activated after being created or modified.
  Transport Requests: If you are trying to import a transport request that contains inactive objects, the system will throw this error.
  Development Environment: In a development environment, if changes are made to objects but not activated, they will remain inactive.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TK038 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Inactive Objects:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) depending on the type of object.
  Locate the inactive objects. You can use the "Utilities" menu and select "Activate" to activate the objects.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SE38 to run the report RS_ABAP_SOURCE_SCAN to find inactive objects.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the error occurs during a transport, check the transport request for inactive objects. You can do this by going to transaction SE09 or SE10.
  Ensure that all objects in the transport request are activated before attempting to import the transport.
  
  
  
  Use the Activation Tool:
  
  In some cases, you can use the transaction SE80 and select "Activate" from the context menu to activate all inactive objects in a package or a specific object.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, objects may depend on other objects. Ensure that all dependent objects are also activated.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs or activation logs for more details on which objects are inactive and need activation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  
  
  SAP Notes: You can search for specific SAP Notes related to TK038 for additional troubleshooting steps or updates.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on object activation and transport management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TK038 error and activate the necessary objects in your SAP system.