How To Fix AD168 - ....> Table & can only achieve partially active status

AD168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 168

• Message text: ....> Table & can only achieve partially active status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD168 - ....> Table & can only achieve partially active status ?

  The SAP error message AD168 indicates that a specific table can only achieve a "partially active" status. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's data dictionary and is often related to issues with the table's configuration or its relationship with other database objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table 
  Configuration Issues: The table may not be fully defined or may have inconsistencies in its structure, such as missing primary keys or foreign key relationships.
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data dictionary that prevent the table from being fully activated.
  Dependencies: The table might have dependencies on other objects (like views, indexes, or other tables) that are not fully active or have errors.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that left the table in an incomplete state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Definition: Review the table definition in the Data Dictionary (SE11) to ensure