How To Fix AD586 - Table & is of type & (technical settings cannot be defined/displayed)


AD586 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

  • Message number: 586

  • Message text: Table & is of type & (technical settings cannot be defined/displayed)

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  • What causes this issue?

    You are trying to maintain the <LS>Technical settings</> for a table of
    type INTTAB, VIEW or UDM. This is not possible. Either these tables have
    no counterpart in the database or <LS>Technical settings</> are not
    meaningful for tables of this type.

    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 AD586 - Table & is of type & (technical settings cannot be defined/displayed) ?
    The SAP error message AD586 indicates that there is an issue with the technical settings of a database table. Specifically, it states that the table in question is of a certain type (e.g., a pooled table, cluster table, or a table that is not intended for direct database access), and therefore, its technical settings cannot be defined or displayed in the usual manner.
    
    Cause: Table Type: The table is likely a pooled or cluster table, which means it is not stored in a standard way in the database. These types of tables are designed for specific use cases and have different technical settings compared to transparent tables. System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that restricts access to certain technical settings for specific table types. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the technical settings of the table.
    Solution: Check Table Type: Verify the type of

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