How To Fix AD182 - Specify a valid table type

AD182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Specify a valid table type

What causes this issue?

A table type which is not supported has been entered for a table. The
ABAP/4 Dictionary sources are therefore inconsistent.

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?

Please consult SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD182 - Specify a valid table type ?

  The SAP error message AD182, which states "Specify a valid table type," typically occurs when you are trying to define or use a table in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) and the specified table type is not recognized or is invalid. This can happen in various contexts, such as when defining internal tables, database tables, or when working with data dictionary objects.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Table Type: The table type you specified does not exist or is misspelled.
  Incorrect Context: The table type is not appropriate for the context in which you are trying to use it (e.g., using a database table type in a context that requires an internal table type).
  Missing Definition: The table type has not been defined in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  Typographical Errors: Simple typos in the table type name can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Type: Verify that the table type you are using is correctly defined in the Data