How To Fix AD343 - Structure of table & changed, conversion of DB table (F1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 343

• Message text: Structure of table & changed, conversion of DB table (F1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD343 - Structure of table & changed, conversion of DB table (F1) ?

  The SAP error message AD343 indicates that there is a mismatch between the structure of a table in the database and the corresponding structure defined in the ABAP Dictionary (DDIC). This typically occurs when changes have been made to the structure of a table in the ABAP Dictionary, but those changes have not been reflected in the underlying database table.
  Cause:
  
  Table Structure Change: The structure of the table in the ABAP Dictionary has been modified (e.g., fields added, removed, or changed).
  Database Table Not Updated: The corresponding database table has not been updated to reflect these changes.
  Transport Issues: If the changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AD343 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Table Structure:
  
  Go to the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the structure of the table in question.
  Compare it with the actual database table structure.
  
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  If the table structure has been changed, you may need to activate the table in the ABAP Dictionary. This can be done by:
  
  Going to transaction SE11.
  Entering the table name and clicking on the "Activate" button.
  
  
  
  
  
  Database Table Adjustment:
  
  If the activation does not resolve the issue, you may need to adjust the database table. This can be done using transaction SE14 (Database Utility):
  
  Select the option to "Adjust Database" for the specific table.
  Follow the prompts to synchronize the database table with the ABAP Dictionary.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the changes were transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions for this specific error.
  
  
  
  Backup and Restore:
  
  If necessary, consider backing up the data and restoring the table to a previous state before the changes were made, especially if the changes are causing significant issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to AD343 for specific guidance or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on database table management and ABAP Dictionary changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AD343 error and ensure that the database table structure is consistent with the ABAP Dictionary definition.