How To Fix UD383 - View & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UD - EDM - Enterprise Data Model

• Message number: 383

• Message text: View & is not active

What causes this issue?

The view, which you assigned to the entity type is not active in the
ABAP/4 Dictionary.

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 view (double clicking on the view name takes you into view
maintenance) or ensure that the view is activated before leaving
modeling.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UD383 - View & is not active ?

  The SAP error message "UD383 View & is not active" typically indicates that a database view in the SAP system is not currently active. This can happen for several reasons, such as changes made to the view, the view being deactivated, or issues with the underlying database tables.
  Cause:
  
  View Deactivation: The view may have been deactivated due to changes in the underlying tables or structures.
  Transport Issues: If the view was transported from one system to another, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Changes: Changes made in the development environment may not have been properly activated in the production environment.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the view from being activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the "UD383 View & is not active" error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the View:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the view that is causing the error.
  Check if the view is inactive. If it is, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all underlying tables and structures that the view depends on are active and correctly defined.
  If there are changes in the underlying tables, you may need to adjust the view accordingly.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the view was transported, ensure that the transport request was completed successfully and that the view is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  Use transaction code SE80 or SE11 to check for any errors or warnings related to the view or its components.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may help resolve temporary issues related to database connections or caching.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Program).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific view or error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "UD383 View & is not active" error in your SAP system.