How To Fix AD393 - Fields were added; update the DB table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 393

• Message text: Fields were added; update the DB table

What causes this issue?

The table structure was changed; fields were added to the end of the
table. If this termination occurred when you were activating a revised
version, select the function 'Append fields' and activate the table
online or enter the table for batch activation. If, on the other hand,
the termination occurred during reactivation of a table that was
already active, the table will have been activated in the ABAP/4
Dictionary, but the database table will not yet have been adapted.
Consequently, there is an inconsistency between the ABAP/4 Dictionary
table and the database table. The procedure described above can be
used here too.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD393 - Fields were added; update the DB table ?

  The SAP error message AD393 indicates that there are fields in a database table that have been added or modified in the ABAP Dictionary (Data Dictionary) but have not yet been updated in the actual database table. This situation typically arises when changes are made to the structure of a table in the Data Dictionary, such as adding new fields, and the corresponding database table has not been adjusted to reflect these changes.
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Data Dictionary: Fields were added to a table in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) but the database table has not been updated.
  Transport Issues: If the changes were transported from a development environment to a production environment, the transport might not have been executed properly.
  Database Synchronization: The database may not be synchronized with the Data Dictionary due to various reasons, such as system errors or manual interventions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AD393 error, you need to update the database table to reflect the changes made in the Data Dictionary. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Use Transaction SE11:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the table that is causing the error.
  Click on the "Activate" button. This will prompt the system to update the database table to include the new fields.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SE14 (Database Utility):
  
  Go to transaction SE14 (Database Utility).
  Enter the name of the table and choose the option to "Activate and Adjust Database".
  This will ensure that the database structure is synchronized with the Data Dictionary.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the changes were supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Database Administration:
  
  If you have access to database administration tools, you can also check the database directly to ensure that the table structure matches what is defined in the Data Dictionary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes made, consult the documentation or change logs to understand what modifications were applied.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE03 (Transport Organizer), SE09 (Transport Organizer).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the AD393 error.
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your data before making structural changes to the database.
  Testing: After making the changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the application behaves as expected and that no other issues arise.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AD393 error and ensure that your database table is properly updated to reflect the changes made in the Data Dictionary.