How To Fix AD568 - & & inactive nametab with ADD FIELDS already exists

AD568 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 568

• Message text: & & inactive nametab with ADD FIELDS already exists

What causes this issue?

When a table is activated as a dependent table, an ADD FIELDS is
encountered, although this should not happen when a dependent table is
activated. The reason for this is that the table in question has
already been activated with ADD FIELDS during this system update and an
inactive nametab already exists. When the table is activated as a
dependent table, the ADD FIELDS is detected again, since the active
nametab has not yet been brought into line, but the ABAP/4 Dictionary
sources have already been brought up to date.

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?

This error message is not taken into account in the final log of the
mass activator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD568 - & & inactive nametab with ADD FIELDS already exists ?

  The SAP error message AD568, which states "Inactive nametab with ADD FIELDS already exists," typically occurs when there is an attempt to add fields to a structure or table that already has an inactive name tab (nametab) associated with it. This can happen during the development of ABAP programs or when modifying database tables or structures in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Inactive Nametab: The error indicates that there is already an inactive nametab for the structure or table you are trying to modify. This can happen if a previous attempt to add fields was made but not activated.
  Multiple Modifications: If multiple developers are working on the same object and one of them has created an inactive nametab, it can lead to conflicts when another developer tries to add fields.
  Transport Issues: Sometimes, transport requests that have not been properly imported can lead to inconsistencies in the nametabs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Inactive Nametab: Go