How To Fix AD380 - Table key structure changed; update the database table/data

AD380 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 380

• Message text: Table key structure changed; update the database table/data

What causes this issue?

Although the structure of the key part of the table has been changed,
the overall table structure remains the same. Fields from the function
part of the table have been included in the key or previous key fields
have become fields in the function part.

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?

For a TRANSP-type table, you must adjust the database table and
convert any existing data. For a POOL/CLUSTER-type table, you must
convert the existing data.
To convert a TRANSP-type table (that is, activate the ABAP/4 Dictionary
table, adjust the database table, and convert any existing data) or to
convert the data for a POOL/CLUSTER-type table, use the online
conversion function.
INCLUDE ADIC-DB-UTILITIES
INCLUDE ADIC-UPDATEFORCE

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD380 - Table key structure changed; update the database table/data ?

  The SAP error message AD380 indicates that there has been a change in the key structure of a database table, and as a result, the database table or data needs to be updated to reflect this change. This typically occurs when there are modifications to the table structure, such as changes in the primary key or the addition of new fields that affect the key.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Structure Changes: The most common cause of this error is that the structure of a database table has been altered (e.g., adding or removing fields, changing data types, or modifying key fields).
  Transport Requests: If changes to the table structure were made in a development environment and transported to a production environment, this error may arise if the database has not been updated accordingly.
  Inconsistent Data: If the data in the table does not conform to the new structure, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AD380 error,