How To Fix AD177 - Only active fields exist for table &

AD177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Only active fields exist for table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD177 - Only active fields exist for table & ?

  The SAP error message AD177 ("Only active fields exist for table &") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation on a database table that does not have any active fields defined. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create a view, a data dictionary object, or when working with certain transactions that require active fields in the specified table.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Active Fields: The table you are trying to work with does not have any active fields defined. This can occur if the table is newly created and fields have not been activated or if all fields have been deactivated.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues or inconsistencies in the data dictionary that prevent the fields from being recognized as active.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the fields to