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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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)

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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 the table in question. If it is a pooled or cluster table, understand that its technical settings are managed differently and may not be accessible in the same way as transparent tables.
  Use Appropriate Transactions: For pooled or cluster tables, you may need to use specific transactions or tools designed for managing these types of tables. For example, you can use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the table structure but may not be able to change technical settings.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view or modify the table settings. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific table type and its management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Pooled Tables: These are tables that store data from multiple logical tables in a single physical table in the database. They are used to optimize storage and performance.
  Cluster Tables: Similar to pooled tables, cluster tables store data from multiple tables in a single physical table, but they are structured differently and are used for different purposes.
  Transparent Tables: These are standard database tables that have a one-to-one relationship with the database and are the most common type of table in SAP.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or consulting SAP support for more detailed troubleshooting.