How To Fix AD348 - Table & (fields added or deleted, data exists)

AD348 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Table & (fields added or deleted, data exists)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD348 - Table & (fields added or deleted, data exists) ?

  The SAP error message AD348 indicates that there is an issue with a database table where fields have been added or deleted, but there is existing data in the table that conflicts with the changes. This error typically arises during the activation of a data dictionary object (like a table or structure) after modifications have been made.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Changes: You have added or deleted fields in a database table or structure.
  Existing Data: The existing data in the table does not conform to the new structure, which can happen if:
  You deleted a field that still has data in it.
  You added a field but did not provide a default value for existing records.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The changes made to the table structure are not compatible with the existing data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AD348 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Table Structure:
  
  Review the changes made to the table structure. Ensure that the fields added or