How To Fix UD363 - Data element & of attribute & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

• Message number: 363

• Message text: Data element & of attribute & is not active

What causes this issue?

You have assigned an inactive data element to an attribute.

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?

Before exiting modeling, ensure that you have assigned active data
elements to all attributes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UD363 - Data element & of attribute & is not active ?

  The SAP error message UD363 indicates that a data element associated with a specific attribute is not active. This typically occurs in the context of data modeling or when working with the ABAP Dictionary, particularly when dealing with data elements, domains, or structures.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Data Element: The data element referenced in the error message is not active in the system. This can happen if it has been created but not activated, or if it has been modified and needs to be reactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the data element was transported from another system and the transport did not include the activation step, it may remain inactive.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, the data element may not have been activated after changes were made.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Data Element:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction code SE11).
  Enter the name of the data element mentioned in the error message.
  Check the status of the data element. If it is inactive, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button (or using the menu option).
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that any domains or structures associated with the data element are also active. Sometimes, a data element may depend on a domain that is inactive.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the data element was transported, ensure that the transport request included the activation step. You may need to re-transport or manually activate it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Modifications:
  
  If the data element has been modified, ensure that all changes are saved and activated. You can do this by checking the change log in SE11.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the data element's purpose or its dependencies, consult the documentation or reach out to your SAP Basis or development team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary (for viewing and activating data elements).
  SE80: Object Navigator (for checking related objects).
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the specific data element or error message.
  
  
  Debugging: If the error persists after activation, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify any additional issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UD363 error and ensure that the data element is active and functioning correctly within your SAP environment.