How To Fix AD574 - Table & was activated as a direct table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 574

• Message text: Table & was activated as a direct table

What causes this issue?

The table was flagged for activation both as a direct and as a
dependent table. If the table is successfully activated as a direct
table, activation as a dependent table can be omitted.
When a table is activated as a direct table, an existing revised
version is transferred to an active version. When you activate a table
as a dependent table, only the existing active version is regenerated.
Any revised version that may exist is kept in unmodified form.

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 AD574 - Table & was activated as a direct table ?

  The SAP error message AD574 indicates that a table was activated as a direct table, which typically means that the table is being treated as a direct access table rather than a transparent table. This can lead to issues in the system, especially if the table is not intended to be used in this way.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Table Definition: The table may have been incorrectly defined in the Data Dictionary (SE11) or during the transport process.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that caused it to be activated incorrectly.
  Database Constraints: The underlying database may have constraints or settings that are causing the table to be treated as a direct table.
  Development Errors: Errors in the ABAP code or in the table's structure can lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Definition: Go to transaction SE11 and check the definition of the table. Ensure that it is defined correctly as a transparent table.
  Re-activate the Table: If the table definition is correct, try to deactivate and then reactivate the table. This can sometimes resolve activation issues.
  Review Transport Logs: If the table was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport.
  Database Check: Ensure that the underlying database is functioning correctly and that there are no issues with the database schema that could affect the table.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is affecting production systems.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE37 (Function Builder).
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to error AD574 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on table types and their definitions to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.