How To Fix USMD1B011 - ABAP Dictionary object &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1B - Meldungen: MDF Anschluss

• Message number: 011

• Message text: ABAP Dictionary object &1 is not active

What causes this issue?

There is a problem with the ABAP 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?

Contact technical support.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1B011 - ABAP Dictionary object &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message USMD1B011 indicates that an ABAP Dictionary object (like a table, view, or data element) is not active. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with data models or when changes have been made to the underlying data structures.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Object: The most common cause is that the ABAP Dictionary object referenced in the error message has not been activated. This can happen if changes were made to the object but the activation step was not completed.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to quality assurance), it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Dependencies: The object may depend on other objects that are also inactive, leading to a cascading effect where the primary object cannot be activated until its dependencies are resolved.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Object:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction code SE11).
  Enter the name of the object (e.g., table, view, etc.) that is causing the error.
  Check the status of the object. If it is inactive, activate it by clicking on the "Activate" button (or using the menu option).
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If the object has dependencies, ensure that all related objects are also activated. You can check dependencies in the object’s details or by using transaction SE11.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the object was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the object is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recheck the Data Model:
  
  If you are working with a data model (e.g., in SAP MDG), ensure that all related data elements, structures, and tables are active and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SE80:
  
  You can also use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) to navigate to the object and check its status and dependencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  SE24: Class Builder
  
  
  Activation Process: Activation in SAP is the process of making an object available for use in the system. It compiles the object and checks for any errors or inconsistencies.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs or short dumps (transaction ST22) for additional information if the problem persists after activation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message USMD1B011 and ensure that the ABAP Dictionary object is active and functioning correctly.