How To Fix AD175 - Fields of table & incorrect, activation is not possible

AD175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Fields of table & incorrect, activation is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD175 - Fields of table & incorrect, activation is not possible ?

  The SAP error message AD175 ("Fields of table & incorrect, activation is not possible") typically occurs during the activation of a table or a data dictionary object in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11). This error indicates that there are inconsistencies or issues with the fields defined in the specified table.
  Causes:
  
  Field Definition Issues: The fields in the table may have incorrect data types, lengths, or attributes that do not conform to the expected standards.
  Missing or Incorrect Data Elements: If the data elements used for the fields are not defined correctly or are missing, it can lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Field Names: If the field names do not follow the naming conventions or are duplicated, it can cause activation issues.
  Database Table Issues: If the underlying database table has been altered outside of SAP (e.g., directly in the database), it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system and