How To Fix AD490 - Number of dependent tables:.................: &

AD490 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 490

• Message text: Number of dependent tables:.................: &

What causes this issue?

When domains and data elements are activated, tables are regenerated
wherever necessary. Changed domain and data element attributes must
also be reactivated at table level.
The tables requiring regeneration, also referred to as dependent
tables, are listed here.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD490 - Number of dependent tables:.................: & ?

  The SAP error message AD490 typically indicates an issue related to the number of dependent tables in a database operation, such as when trying to delete or modify a table that has dependent objects. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during data model changes, table deletions, or when trying to activate or transport objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error message AD490 is triggered when the system detects that there are too many dependent tables associated with the operation you are trying to perform. This can happen in scenarios like:
  
  Attempting to delete a table that has a large number of foreign key relationships.
  Trying to modify a table structure that is heavily referenced by other tables.
  Performing a transport that includes objects with many dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AD490 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility) to check the dependencies of the table